THE EFFECT OF USING THE INQUIRY METHOD ON THE UNDERSTANDING OF STUDENTS 'CRITICAL THINKING AND SOCIAL STUDIES SKILL CONCEPT IN THE STATE 3 SUNGAI RAYA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL KUBU RAYA

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This research is motivated by social studies learning problems that are still teacher-centered, causing students to be passive in learning which results in low understanding of social studies concepts and students' critical thinking skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the application of metacognitive learning through inquiry methods to increase understanding of social studies concepts and students' critical thinking skills. This study uses a quantitative approach to the quasi experimental method and the design of Non Equivalent Control Group Design. The population in this study were all eighth grade students of Junior High School 3 Sungai Raya as many as 320 people. Sampling is done by purposive sampling. The research data was obtained using test questions, questionnaires and subsequent observations were analyzed quantitatively. Quantitatively descriptive. The results of the study show that learning through inquiry methods can improve understanding of social studies concepts and students' critical thinking skills. But based on statistical calculations with the independent t-test shows that between the experimental class and the control class there were no significant differences. The responses of students to the application of learning through inquiry methods showed a good response as indicated by the results of the questionnaire that most students liked learning through inquiry, were more enthusiastic and active in learning activities, felt challenged in learning social studies material.

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