Learning Model and Higher-Order Thinking Skill in Advanced Mathematical Study
Syafri Ahmad, Syafri Ahmad, Ary Kiswanto Kenedi
Dec 1, 2019
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Quality indicators
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Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education and Technology (ICET 2019)
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Semantic Scholar
Key Takeaway Key Takeaway: Problem-based learning is the most effective learning model for improving higher-order thinking skill in elementary education students compared to problem-solving and problem-posing.
Abstract
The background of this study is the weakness of higher-order thinking skill of elementary education major students. Thus, we need a suitable learning model used to improve the higher-order thinking skill of elementary education major students. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of problembased learning, problem-solving and problem-posing in improving the higher-order thinking skill of students of elementary education major. This research uses a factorial design. The sample used in this study is a random sampling technique. The sample includes three classes of fifth-semester students. Three classes apply different learning models. The first class uses a problem-based learning model, the second class uses the problem-solving model and the third class uses the problem posing model. The sample used in this study is 117 students. The result shows that the higher-order thinking skill of students with problem-based learning has a significant difference compared to those with problem posing, but it is not significant as students with problem-solving. This research shows that problem-based learning is the most effective model in improving the ability of higher-order thinking skill of elementary education students compared with problem-solving and problem posing. This study implies that the lecturers of elementary education major can improve the higher-order thinking skill of related students by using problem-based learning.