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This study aims to evaluate the Social Studies textbook used in 4th-grade primary education during the 2022-2023 academic year in the context of 21st-century skills. Utilizing qualitative research methods, specifically document analysis, the data analysis process was conducted using content analysis technique. Throughout this process, it was identified through coding and categorizing how questions and activities in the textbook were tailored towards various 21st-century skills. The analysis results reveal that out of a total of 128 questions in the book, 113 target critical thinking, 8 target communication, and 7 target creativity skills. This indicates that the questions in the book do not adequately focus on collaboration, communication, and creativity skills. Moreover, of the total 51 activities in the book, 24 are designed for critical thinking, 3 for collaboration, 12 for communication, and 12 for creativity skills. Overall, these findings suggest that the Social Studies textbook has significant gaps in adequately and equally encompassing 21st-century skills, particularly in the areas of collaboration, communication, and creativity. The noticeably insufficient representation of the collaboration skill in the textbook hints at potential overlooked opportunities for development in this domain. In light of these findings, it is recommended that future textbooks provide equal and adequate emphasis on all 21st-century skills.

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