Abstract
This research investigates how combining the 5E Inquiry-Based Approach with the 5W1H technique can improve analytical thinking skills among eighth-grade students. This action research included two educational sessions following a detailed teaching plan, targeting 36 eighth-grade students who scored below 70% in their placement tests. The teaching plan was adjusted and improved throughout the research. The analysis of the collected data showed that students' analytical thinking skills were significantly enhanced. Furthermore, students reported finding this combined method helpful, especially in building on what they already knew and learning to ask meaningful questions. The study underlines the success of this approach and its contribution to developing new teaching strategies in science education. It suggests areas for future research and practical application in teaching, highlighting the need for student-focused teaching methods and support to fully realize students' abilities. This study points out the value of merging the 5E and 5W1H methods to develop comprehensive skills and improve the learning experience in modern classrooms.
Publisher
International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences
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