EFFECTIVENESS OF METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES SCAFFOLDING IN IMPROVING STUDENTS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
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Metacognitive Scaffolding, critical thinking skills, basic education, strategy effectiveness.Abstract
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Metacognitive Scaffolding strategies in improving students' critical thinking skills at Gondang Legi Public Elementary School, Malang.. The research approach used is quantitative with a quasi-experimental design. The research subjects involved grade V students who were divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received an intervention in the form of a Metacognitive Scaffolding strategy, while the control group used conventional learning methods. Research instruments include critical thinking tests, observation sheets, and questionnaires.
The results showed that there was a significant improvement in the critical thinking skills of the students in the experimental group compared to the control group. Data analysis using the t-test showed a significance value of p < 0.05, which indicates the effectiveness of the Metacognitive Scaffolding strategy. In addition, the observation results showed that students who followed this strategy were more active in expressing opinions, analyzing information, and drafting logical arguments.
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