📅 31 July 2025
DOI: 10.26877/hwrzec22
The Effect of Inquiry-Based Learning on the Critical Thinking Skills of Eleventh-Grade Social Science Students in Economics
International Journal of Research in Education
Universitas Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia Semarang
📄 Abstract
This study was conducted to highlight the importance of enhancing students' critical thinking skills through effective teaching methods. Using a quasi-experimental design with a post-test approach, the research involved 36 eleventh-grade students from MA Salafiyah Syafi'iyah, divided into an experimental group and a control group. The study aimed to examine the impact of the Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) method on students’ critical thinking abilities in economics. Descriptive and statistical analyses were used to evaluate the data. Results showed a clear difference between the two groups: the control class had an average score of 63.89, while the experimental class, which applied the IBL method, achieved an average of 88.29. A paired samples test showed a Sig. (1-tailed) value of 6.664 > 0.005, indicating a statistically significant improvement. These findings demonstrate that the IBL method effectively enhances students' critical thinking skills compared to traditional teaching methods. The implication of this study is that adopting inquiry-based approaches in economics education can foster deeper understanding and better cognitive engagement among students.
🔖 Keywords
#Inquiry Methode; Learning Outcomes; Critical Thinking
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Tanggal Publikasi
31 July 2025
Volume / Nomor / Tahun
Volume 5, Nomor 2, Tahun 2025
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Astina; Hafid, Radia; Maruwae, Abdulrahim; Bumulo, Frahmawati; Dama, Maya Novrita, "The Effect of Inquiry-Based Learning on the Critical Thinking Skills of Eleventh-Grade Social Science Students in Economics," International Journal of Research in Education, vol. 5, no. 2, Jul. 2025.
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