PENGARUH MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN PANCASILA PESERTA DIDIK KELAS III SD

Abstract

The problem addressed in this study is the lack of critical thinking skills among third-grade students at SDN 6 Metro Barat. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of implementing the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model on critical thinking skills in the Pancasila Education subject. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design. The population consisted of 76 students, and the sample comprised 50 third-grade students 24 from Class III A and 26 from Class III B at SDN 6 Metro Barat. The sampling technique used was non-probability sampling via purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression. The simple linear regression test indicated a significant effect of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model on critical thinking skills in the Pancasila Education subject, with a contribution of 60%. The PBL model was proven to be effective in improving the critical thinking skills of third-grade students at SDN 6 Metro Barat in the Pancasila Education subject.