Analysis of mathematical critical thinking skills: The impact of RMS (reading, mind mapping, and sharing) learning model assisted by PPW (props, powerpoint, and worksheet)

Abstract

Abstract Mathematical critical thinking skills arerequired to improve the understanding of mathematics. The purpose of this research was to determine the influence of the RMS learning model (reading, mind mapping, and sharing) assisted by PPW (Props, PowerPoints, and Worksheets) toward students’ thinking skills. This research is experimental research with a quasi-experimental design. The cluster random sampling technique was used to determine the sample. The data collection techniques used were tests. Before the tests were administered, they were tested using the realistic test, validity test, difficulty test, and discrimination index test. The data analysis technique used in this research wasthe one-way ANAVA with unequal cells. The results of the analysis showed that: Fobserved = 3.101296 <Fcritical = 4.076109 which indicated that H0was rejected. This indicated that there was an influence of the RMS learning model assisted by PPW on the students’ thinking skills. Furthermore, concerning the hypothesis testing and data analysis, the result was that the RMS learning model assisted by PPW could significantly affect students’ mathematical critical thinking skills.