Inquiry-based learning and problem-based learning : which one has better effect on students critical thinking skills profile of thermochemistry? Agus Styawan (a*), Indyah Sulistyo Arty (b)
a) Pendidikan Kimia, Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Jl. Colombo No. 1, Karang Malang, Kecamatan Depok, Kabupaten Sleman 55281, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
*agus.esteye[at]gmail.com
b) Jurusan Kimia, Fakultas MIPA, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Jl. Colombo No. 1, Karang Malang, Kecamatan Depok, Kabupaten Sleman 55281, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Abstract
This study aims to know the comparison of students^ critical thinking skills profiles in classes that apply the inquiry-based learning model and students in classes that apply a problem-based learning model. The profile of the critical thinking skills was analyzed with the descriptive quantitative method. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Tempilang, West Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province. Sampling was done by random technique. The total sample used was 66 students divided into two research classes. Class XI MIPA 1 applies the inquiry-based learning model while Class XI MIPA 2 implements a problem-based learning model. The results of the analysis showed that class XI MIPA 1 had a better critical thinking skill profile compared to class XI MIPA 2 on all critical thinking skills indicators. Thus, the inquiry-based learning model has a better effect than problem-based learning model on students^ critical thinking skills profile of thermochemistry.
