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This research is a type of Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis & Mc model. Taggart is implemented in two cycles. Each cycle consists of 2 meetings with the stages of planning, implementation, action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were 16 students in class IV of SD Negeri Bangirejo I. The money data collection techniques used in this research are observation, critical thinking ability tests, and documentation. The data analysis technique uses qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model can increase students critical thinking abilities in class IV Pancasila Education subjects at SD Negeri Bangirejo I. Researchers obtained the results of observations of students critical thinking abilities experienced an increase, from initial completeness in cycle I was only 31%, then completeness in cycle II became 81%.
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