Penerapan Metode Discovery Learning dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis pada Siswa yang Memiliki IQ Tinggi dan Rendah dalam Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi

Abstract

The aim of this research is to show the differences and interactions between critical thinking skills in students who have a high and low IQ with the discovery learning method. This research was conducted at Senior High School 1 in Baregbeg. The source of research data is all students of class X taking the IPS major. A factorial design was used as the research method. The study used observation, testing, and interview as data collection techniques. Data processing techniques in this study included: data identification, data analysis, normality and homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing. The results of this research is: 1) there are no significant differences in the critical thinking skills of students who have a high and low IQ on economic lessons; 2) the discovery learning method is more effective than conventional method learning to improve critical thinking skills on economic lessons; 3) there is no statistical interaction among learning method, IQ and student’s critical thinking skills.