Research-oriented collaborative inquiry learning (REORCILEA): improving analytical thinking ability of high school students Intan Agnes Singyu Fiolida* and Eli Rohaeti
Pendidikan Kimia, Program Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Jl. Colombo No. 1 Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
*intanagnessf[at]gmail.com
Abstract
This research aimed to investigate the effect of the Research-Oriented Collaborative Inquiry Learning (REORCILEA) in improving students^ analytical thinking ability and to describe the profile of students^ analytical thinking ability in REORCILEA. A quasi-experimental post-test only control group design had been employed in this research. The sample in this research was the eleventh-grade students of a senior high school in Kroya, Indonesia. The experimental group and control group were chosen by using a random sampling technique. The essay questions of reaction rate used to obtain the data of students^ analytical thinking ability. Independent t-test analysis techniques and descriptive quantitative were used in this research. The result showed that the implementation of REORCILEA has a significant influence on the analytical thinking ability of high school students. The mean score of female students higher than male students in both groups. Profile of students^ analytical thinking ability in REORCILEA in each indicator showed good and very good categories. The implication of this result is that it can be used in learning to improve students^ analytical thinking ability.
