Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Mind Mapping untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Kelas X2 SMAN 1 Kencong

Abstract

This research is motivated by issues indicating that the critical thinking abilities of students in class X2 at SMAN 1 Kencong are still relatively low. The objective of this research is to enhance the critical thinking abilities of students in class X2 at SMAN 1 Kencong using the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model assisted by mind mapping. The utilization of the Problem-Based Learning model with mind mapping aims to enable students to develop analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. This study adopts a classroom action research approach involving 36 students. Data on critical thinking are collected using observation sheets, and the results are analyzed from the learning outcome test. The research findings indicate that the Problem-Based Learning model assisted by mind mapping can enhance the critical thinking abilities of students. Based on observation results, critical thinking abilities show improvement in each cycle, with the first cycle demonstrating a critical thinking ability of 62.14%, which increases to 82.12% in the second cycle. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Problem-Based Learning model with mind mapping assistance effectively improves critical thinking abilities in students of class X2 at SMAN 1 Kencong.