PENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN ANALISIS, SINTESIS, DAN EVALUASI MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM SOLVING
Abstract: Improving
Analytical, Synthetic, and Evaluative Skills through Problem-Solving Learning.
This study aims to improve high-level cognitive abilities of the students of
SMKN 2 Wonosari through problem solving. This study was an action research
study conducted in two cycles. The subjects were 32 Year 2 students of Automotive
Mechanical Engineering of SMKN 2 Wonosari. The instrument was the researcher,
equipped with teacher observation sheets and student and teacher feedbacks. The
data were analyzed by the quantitative descriptive technique, supported by the
qualitative technique. The study showed that the atmosphere wasm more conducive
for learning, indicated by the improvement of students’ activeness in asking
questions, the decrease of off-tasks, and the decrease of one’s dependence on
others. The level of class disturbance tended to decrease, indicated by the decreasing
number of relaxed and noisy students. There was an improvement of learning
mastery although it was relatively small. The improvement of students’ cognitive
abilities was high, indicated by their scores that tended to increase and their
work reports after learning.
Penulis: Pardjono &
Wardaya
Kode Jurnal: jppendidikandd090163
