The effect of the Mentimeter-based brainstorming method on secondary school students' critical thinking skills
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10.62941/ijaer.v2i1.154Issue:
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): July (In Progress)Keywords:
Brainstorming, Mentimeter, critical thinking, civic educationResearch Article
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This study investigates the effect of the Mentimeter-based brainstorming method on students’ critical thinking skills in the teaching of Pancasila and Civic Education (PPKn). The research aims to assess the extent to which the integration of Mentimeter-based brainstorming can enhance students’ ability to think critically. The study is grounded in the urgency of fostering critical thinking as a key competency in 21st-century learning, where students are expected to analyze, evaluate, and articulate their ideas logically and reflectively. A quantitative approach was employed using a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group. The sample comprised two classes, with one assigned as the experimental group and the other as the control group. Critical thinking skills were measured through a set of multiple-choice questions aligned with established indicators. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24. The results indicate a significant difference in post-test scores between the experimental and control groups, with the experimental group demonstrating greater improvement. These findings highlight the potential of integrating interactive technology into active learning models to foster a participatory, reflective, and democratic classroom environment. The study recommends the adoption of Mentimeter as an innovative strategy to strengthen students’ critical thinking skills across various educational contexts.
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Author Biographies
Cut Akhwalul Nabila, Department of Pancasila and Civic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Syiah Kuala, Aceh, Indonesia
Maimun, Department of Pancasila and Civic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Syiah Kuala, Aceh, Indonesia
Irwan, Department of Pancasila and Civic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Syiah Kuala, Aceh, Indonesia
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