Abstract:

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the PEDAAs learning model to train critical thinking skills and improve junior high school students learning outcomes in science learning. This learning model is structured to train students critical thinking skills which are still low. The science subject matter taken is waves, light, and sound because the scores obtained are less than the minimum completeness criteria. The research method is Quasi Experiment with Pretest-Posttest without control class. Data analysis was performed using mixed methods, which is the result of qualitative and quantitative data. The sample used was 29 students from class VIII.1 SMPN 1 Siliragung Banyuwangi. These results can be seen from the scores obtained by students, namely N-Gain. For critical thinking skills, the average N-Gain value is 0.75 in the high category. And for student learning outcomes, the N-Gain value is 0.72 in the high category. This shows that the PEDAAs learning model is effective in training critical thinking skills and improving student learning outcomes.

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