THE COMPARISON BETWEEN POE (PREDICT OBSERVE EXPLAIN) AND TPS (THINK PAIR SHARE) LEARNING MODEL ON STUDENTS LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT, ACTIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILL ON HUMAN CIRCULATORY SYSTEM ON SMA NEGERI 2 BALIGE Year 2013/2014
Remli Nelmian Simarmata and Ely Djulia
State University Of Medan
Abstract
This research aims to investigate the comparison of student learning achievement, critical thinking skill and activity between Predict Observe Explain and Think Pair Share learning model on the topic human circulatory system. This study was a quasi experimental research with equivalent post test control group design. The population of this study was all of grade XI IA students of SMA Negeri 2 Balige. There were 2 classes chosen as the sample by applying cluster random sampling technique. One class was taught by POE (Predict-Observe-Explain) model while another one class was taught by TPS (Think Pair Share) model. Instruments test used consist of cognitive test in the multiple choice (25 questions) and essay test (5 questions), critical thinking test in the essay form (5 questions) and observation sheet for activity. Based on data analysis, the average value of posttest in POE group higher than TPS group. While based on t-test analysis, tobs less than ttable with &
Keywords: POE, TPS, critical thinking skill, students activity, learning achievement
Topic: Education and Research Global Issue