THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL BASED ON CONCEPT MAPPING ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS OF GRADE V STUDENTS AT SD NEGERI CENTRE MALINO

Abstract

The research conducted is a quasi-experimental study using a nonequivalent control group design model. The objectives of this study are: (1) to describe the implementation of problem-based learning based on concept mapping in Grade V at Centre Malino Public Elementary School; (2) to depict the critical thinking skills of Grade V students at Centre Malino Public Elementary School; (3) to determine whether there is an influence of implementing problem- based learning based on concept mapping on the critical thinking skills of Grade V students at Centre Malino Public Elementary School. The population for this study consisted of 45 students from Class VA and Class VB at Centre Malino Public Elementary School. The sample size was 22 students from Class VB, selected using simple random sampling. Data collection techniques included tests, observations, and documentation. The results of the study were processed using descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis. The descriptive analysis indicated that the implementation of problem-based learning based on concept mapping was categorized as “very good”, and the feasibility of the learning activities conducted by students was categorized as “good”. The description of students' critical thinking skills after the treatment was in the “good” category. The inferential statistical analysis, using paired sample t-test, showed a probability value less than 0.05, then the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. Consequently, it can be inferred that there is an influence of implementing problem- based learning based on concept mapping on the critical thinking skills of Grade V students at Centre Malino Public Elementary School.