Analysis of students' critical thinking skill of fractions on primary school

Abstract

Mathematics is one of the most important subjects for students to learn and important as a guide to mindset as well as forming attitude. Students accomplish to develop critical thinking skills in everyday life through mathematical learning. Therefore, this research aim to analyze students' critical thinking on the topic of fraction materials. The research method used a descriptive-qualitative method were composed 25 fourth grade students of primary school in Tasikmalaya. The instruments used are tests and interview. The result of this study showed that student's critical thinking skills still are low. Non-routine tasks given still have not been able to resolve by most of students. The obstacle which is found by researcher is related to fractions associated with the students' critical thinking skill are: 1) Students have not been able to give a simple explanation, 2) The students have not been able to provide further explanation, 3) The student have not been able to arrange the strategy and tactic appropriately, 4) The students have not been able to conclude correctly. The results of this research can be used to develop of students' critical thinking in the future.