IMPLEMENTATION OF THINK PAIR SHARE TYPE LEARNING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY OF CLASS IV STUDENTS AT SD NEGERI GUNONG KLENG

Abstract

This study aims to determine the level of students' critical thinking skills by using a classroom action research model. For this reason, an appropriate learning model is needed. TPS (Think Pair Share) Cooperative Learning to improve students' critical thinking skills in class IV SD Negeri Gunong Kleng This study consisted of two cycles. Cycle I was conducted in 2 meetings and Cycle II was conducted in 2 meetings. The method used is descriptive method. Data collection techniques use observation and tests. The research subjects were 19 grade IV students of SD Negeri Gunong Kleng. Sources of data obtained came from teachers and students. qualitative data analysis was used. Based on the data obtained in cycle I and the observations obtained in cycle II, there was an increase with an average of 80%, namely in cycle 1 of 63.1% and cycle II of 84.2%. Based on these data, through the application of a Think Pair Share cooperative approach model to increase students' critical thinking in thematic learning of energy-saving materials for fourth grade students at SD Negeri Gunong Kleng.