Eksplorasi Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa melalui Strategi Experiential Learning pada Materi Fluida Statis

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore students' critical thinking skills on static fluid in the discussion of pressures through experiential learning strategies. This type of research is mixed method with embedded experimental design. The research subjects consisted of 37 students of class XI MIA 2. The measurement instruments in this study were tests of critical thinking skills which numbered 3 items in the form of essays and interview guides. Data analysis techniques include critical thinking ability analysis techniques that are encoded and n-gain analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that students' critical thinking skills increase after learning using experiential learning strategies. This is indicated by changes in students' thinking for the better. The results of the n-gain analysis are 0.52 which indicates an increase in students' critical thinking skills in the medium category.