Application of Creative Problem-Solving Learning Model to Improve Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability in Learning Geography

Abstract

In learning geography for class XI IIS 1 MAN Insan Cendekia Siak students, there are still problems with the level of students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities which are still low. One of the efforts that can be done to improve the learning process is the application of learning with the Creative Problem-solving model. The purpose of this research is to improve critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills in learning geography at MAN Insan Cendekia Siak. The approach used is classroom action research (CAR). This study consisted of two cycles, each cycle consisting of four stages, namely planning, implementing actions, observing, and reflecting. In this study, the research subjects were students of class XI IIS 1 MAN Insan Cendekia Siak with a total of 21 students consisting of 10 male students and 11 female students. Data collection tools used were observation sheets of students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, critical thinking and problem-solving test sheets of students, and field notes. The results of the study prove that the observation an increase in students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills in cycle 1 and cycle 2, namely students' critical thinking in cycle 1 is 71.4% (Good) and in cycle 2 is 81.9% (Very good). Increased critical thinking by 10.5%. Meanwhile, problem-solving in cycle 1 was 52.38% (Enough) and in cycle 2 it was 92.53% (Very Good). Increased critical thinking by 43.15%. In the test of critical thinking skills and problem-solving, it also proves an increase. Namely on critical thinking in the first cycle of 73.80% (Good) and in the second cycle of 84.77% (Very Good). The increase in critical thinking is 10.97%, while problem-solving in cycle 1 is 66.66% (Enough) and in cycle 2 is 90.47% (Very Good). Improved troubleshooting by 23.81%.