ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING ABILITYCLASS IV CIVICS SUBJECTS AT STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 106154 RANTANG CITY

Abstract

The ability to think critically is a very important thing, but the reality on the ground is not as expected. This resulted in students' thinking abilities, especially in Civics subjects, not being optimal. The purpose of this study was to analyze students' critical thinking skills at SD Negeri 106154, Rantang City. This research includes qualitative descriptive research. The research subjects were fourth grade students at SD Negeri 106154, Rantang City. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The instrument in this study was a critical thinking test. The technique used to improve the data is an essay written test which was developed with indicators of critical thinking skills, based on Facione's opinion with the aim of knowing students' ability to think critically. Based on the analysis of critical thinking skills data obtained an average score of explanation 72% high category, interpretation 63% high category, analysis 31% low category, self-regulation 51% sufficient category, evaluation 46% sufficient category and inference 62% high category. The results or research shows that almost all students' critical thinking abilities are included in the sufficient category. These results provide information to teachers to train critical thinking skills so that they can further improve students' critical thinking skills. critical thinking abilities are included in the sufficient category. These results provide information to teachers to train critical thinking skills so that they can further improve students' critical thinking skills. critical thinking abilities are included in the sufficient category. These results provide information to teachers to train critical thinking skills so that they can further improve students' critical thinking skills.