PENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN ANALISIS, SINTESIS, DAN EVALUASI MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM SOLVING

Abstract

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 was
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.
Keywords: analytical, synthetic, and evaluative skills, problem solving