ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA PADA PENYELESAIAN SOAL CERITA MATEMATIKA MATERI GEOMETRI UNTUK SISWA KELAS V SD NEGERI 52 PANGKALPINANG

Abstract

Mathematical critical thinking ability refers to the way students think in order to
analyze problems systematically and clearly, distinguish problems carefully, and
identify and understand the necessary information to plan appropriate strategies for
solving them. The study aimed to look at how well students can use their critical
thinking skills when solving math word problems related to geometry in the fifth
grade of SD Negeri 52 Pangkalpinang. This study used a qualitative descriptive
method. Information was gathered using interviews, watching what happened,
giving tests, and keeping records. The data were analyzed using a qualitative
descriptive approach proposed by Miles and Huberman, which involves three steps:
data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing or verification. To
strengthen the credibility of the results, triangulation of methods and data sources
was applied. The findings indicate that students' ability to think critically in
mathematics reached 71.43%. A total of 71.43% of students were able to interpret
problems correctly, 53.57% could construct mathematical models, 35.71% were
able to apply calculation strategies and solve problems accurately, and only 21.43%
could draw correct conclusions. Therefore, it can be concluded that most students
are still in the low category in mathematical critical thinking skills.