International Journal on Emerging Mathematics Education
IJEME, Vol. 5 No. 2, September 2021

Improving Third Grade Students’ Critical Thinking Skills Using Time Bar Media

Wahyu Purwaningsih (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)
Ali Mustadi (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)
Danuri Danuri (Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2021

Abstract

This study aims to improve the students’ critical thinking skills using time bar media in mathematics learning of Grade IIIA of SD Negeri 1 Kotagede – an elementary school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It used classroom action research design by Kemmis and McTaggart. The data were collected through observation, written tests, and interviews. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results showed that the use of time bar media in mathematics learning could improve students' critical thinking skills. The critical thinking skills covered: (1) providing simple explanations, (2) building basic skills, (3) concluding, (4) providing further explanations, and (5) arranging strategies and tactics. The increase in students' critical thinking skills was seen based on the test results in the pre-action (43%) which increased to 80% in the first cycle and increased to 90% in the second cycle.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJEME

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

International Journal on Emerging Mathematics Education (IJEME) is a peer-reviewed open access journal published twice in a year (March and September). The IJEME aims to provide an international forum for researchers and professionals to share their ideas on all topics related to mathematics ...