Preliminary Reasearch Development of Mathematics Learning Device Based on Cognitive Conflict to Improve Critical Thinking Ability of 1st Grade Senior High School Students

Abstract

This research discusses about the development of mathematics learning device based on cognitive conflict to improve critical thinking skills of class X students. Learning device was developed in the form of Learning Implementation Plans (in the form of RPP) and Student Worksheets (SW). The model of development research that has been used in this study is the Plomp model (Preliminary Research, Prototyping Phase, and Assessment Phase). However, this research only reached to the preliminary research stage. The subject of this study was the 1st grade students of SMAN 3 Painan. Based on the results of interviews to several teachers of SMAN 2 Painan and SMAN 3 Painan concluded that the learning device used by teachers have not been able to stimulate students to think critically optimally.