A cooperative learning approach to strengthen mathematical critical thinking: The find match in group model

Diah Sriwahyuni; Andika Eko Prasetiyo

Authors

Diah Sriwahyuni SDIT Atikah Musaddad Garut, Indonesia
Andika Eko Prasetiyo University of Melbourne, Australia

Keywords:

Critical Thinking, Elementary School Students, Find Match in Group

Abstract

This study aims to examine the improvement of elementary students’ mathematical critical thinking skills through the Find Match in Group learning model. This quasi-experimental research employed a pretest–posttest design involving 30 students in the experimental group and 31 students in the control group at SDN Leuwinutug 04. The experimental group received instruction using the Find Match in Group model, while the control group received conventional learning. Data were collected through pretest and posttest instruments on cube and cuboid volume topics. Results revealed no significant difference between the pretest scores of both groups, indicating comparable initial abilities. Posttest results, however, demonstrated significant differences, with the experimental group achieving higher gains. N-gain analysis further confirmed that the improvement in the experimental group was significantly greater than that in the control group. These findings indicate that the Find Match in Group model effectively enhances students’ mathematical critical thinking skills.

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