AljabarMath: The Way to Foster Critical Thinking Ability
Arfina Sukma Syaras (a*), Ade Mirza (b), Nurfadilah Siregar (b), Dede Suratman (b)

a,b) Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, Indonesia
*f1041191003[at]student.untan.ac.id

Abstract

Critical thinking ability are important for facing challenges in the 21st century. There are ways to foster critical thinking ability, one of which is through mathematics using learning media. This paper provides an overview of how to foster critical thinking ability, especially among students using learning media AljabarMath. This study aims to describe the level of students^ critical thinking ability in mathematics in class VII SMP Negeri 10 Pontianak in algebra subjects by using the AljabarMath. The method used is quantitative descriptive research. Analysis of the data used is to make the percentage of achievement of critical thinking ability according to the indicators measured after using AljabarMath. The results of this study were 1) students who achieved the ability to understand and express the intent of a problem indicated by determining what is known and asked by 68%- 2) students who achieved the ability to identify the relationship between statements, questions, and concepts given in the questions indicated by making a mathematical model by 64%- 3) students who achieved the ability to use the right strategy in determining the credibility of statements by 64%- and 4) students who achieved the ability to draw correct conclusions by considering information relevant to a problem and its consequences based on the existing data by 62%. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that use the AljabarMath can foster students^ critical thinking ability in algebra subjects.

Keywords: Algebra, Critical Thinking Skills- Learning Media- AljabarMath

Topic: Mathematics and Science Education