Critical Thinking Ability of Students on Probability Material in Class XII SMA Negeri 1 Ambon

Abstrak

This study aims to describe the critical thinking skills of students on opportunity material in class XII SMA Negeri 1 Ambon. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative research. The research subjects, namely students of class XII-F10 SMA Negeri 1 Ambon, totaling 3 people. The subjects in this study were selected through purposive sampling based on the categorization of the test results of students' critical thinking skills supported by the results of observations from researchers while teaching in class XII-F10 and opinions from subject teachers. The object of this research is the critical thinking ability of students measured through research instruments in the form of test questions and interview. Data analysis with data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed that subject DF, with high critical thinking ability, showed good performance in analyzing, evaluating, and drawing logical conclusions, although there were deficiencies in the interpretation indicator. HPH subject, with moderate critical thinking ability, was good in analysis and evaluation indicators but still needed improvement in interpretation and inference. Meanwhile, the JCP subject, who has low critical thinking ability, had difficulty interpreting the problem and applying the solution completely and did not draw clear conclusions on the inference indicator. The results of this study also indicate the need to develop critical thinking skills on the inference indicator.