Development of pjbl-based teaching modules to improve critical and creative thinking skills
Main Article Content
Abstract
This study aims to develop a Project Based Learning (PjBL)-based teaching module to enhance students’ critical and creative thinking skills on the topic of the Pythagorean Theorem. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The module was validated by five experts, resulting a score of 0.71, categorized as very valid. The module was tested on 38 eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 11 Cirebon. The effectiveness test showed a significant improvement in students’ critical and creative thinking abilities, with N-Gain scores of 0.56 and 0.57 respectively, both categorized as moderately effective. The Wilcoxon test showed a significance value of 0.000 for both skills, indicating a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores. Additionally, student responses to the module were highly positive, with an average score of 85.91%. Based on these results, the developed PjBL-based teaching module is considered feasible and effective for enhancing higher-order thinking skills in mathematics learning.
Downloads
Article Details

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
References
Andriani, D., Prasetyo, K. H., & Astutiningtyas, E. L. (2021). Students' response to online learning in mathematics subjects. Abscess: Mathematics Education Journal, 2(1), 24. https://doi.org/10.32585/absis.v2i1.830
Gumanti, G., Roza, Y., & Murni, A. (2024). Development of teaching modules using the Project Based Learning model to improve the mathematical problem-solving skills of junior high school students. Journal of Scholars: Journal of Mathematics Education, 8(1), 542-551. https://doi.org/10.31004/cendekia.v8i1.3001
Hakiki, F. N., Pambudi, D. S., & Kurniati, D. (2022). Development of a STEM integrated Project Based Learning model mathematics learning tool to improve critical thinking skills. AXIOM: Journal of the Mathematics Education Study Program, 11(4), 2579. https://doi.org/10.24127/ajpm.v11i4.6184
Husna, K., Fadihilah, F., Hayana Sari Harahap, U., Arby Fahrezi, M., Samahangga Manik, K., Yasir Ardiansyah, M., & Nasution, I. (2023). Transforming the role of teachers in the digital age: Challenges and opportunities. Perspective: Journal of Education and Language Sciences, 1(4), 154–167. https://doi.org/10.59059/perspektif.v1i4.694
Kemendikbudristek. (2021). Curriculum for learning recovery. Curriculum and Learning Center, 130.
Khoiriyah, N. N. (2023). Development of a mathematical learning tool of the Project Based Learning (PJBL) model with a Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach to train students' creative thinking skills. 1–99.
Lestari, I., & Ilhami, A. (2022). PENERAPAN MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA SMP: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. LENSA (Lentera Sains): Jurnal Pendidikan IPA, 12(2), 135-144. https://doi.org/10.24929/lensa.v12i2.238
Lawshe, C. H. (1975). A quantitive approach to content validity. Journal Personnel Phsycology., 536–575.
Maulida, U. (2022). Development of teaching modules based on the independent curriculum. Tarbawi : Journal of Islamic Thought and Education, 5(2), 130–138. https://doi.org/10.51476/tarbawi.v5i2.392
Mulyani, H., & Insani, M. N. (2023). The competence of driving school teachers in compiling independent curriculum teaching modules. Journal of Education Quality Circle, 20(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.54124/jlmp.v20i1.95
Naraswari, I. A. M. D., Dantes, N., & Suranata, K. (2020). Development of a cognitive behavior counseling guidebook to improve the self-esteem of high school students: A Theoretical Validity Analysis Study. Indonesian Journal of Guidance and Counseling: Theory and Application, 9(1), 9–16.
Nasar, A., Saputra, D. H., Arkaan, M. R., Ferlyando, M. B., Andriansyah, M. T., & Pangestu, P. D. (2024). Test the prerequisites of the analysis. JEBI: Journal of Economics and Business, 2(6), 786–799.
Nesri, F., & Kristanto, Y. (2020). Development of technology-assisted teaching modules to develop students' 21st century skills. AXIOM: Journal of the Mathematics Education Study Program, 9(3), 480–492. https://doi.org/10.24127/ajpm.v9i3.2925
OCDE. (2023). Pisa 2022. Perfiles Educativos 46 (183). https://doi.org/10.22201/iisue.24486167e.2024.183.61714
Riyanto, O. R., Semarang, U. N., Oktaviyanthi, R., & Raya, U. S. (2024). Mathematical ability. CV. Zenius Publisher.
Roviati, E., & Widodo, A. (2019). The contribution of scientific argumentation in the development of critical thinking skills. Science Review: Scientific Journal of Multi Sciences, 11(2), 56–66. https://doi.org/10.30599/jti.v11i2.454
Sari, S. P., Manzilatusifa, U., & Handoko, S. (2019). The application of the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model to improve students' creative thinking skills. Journal of Accounting Economics Education and Learning, 5(2), 119–131.
Sukarelawan, M. I., Indratno, T. K., & Ayu, S. M. (2024). N-gain vs stacking.
Toheri, Winarso, W., & Haqq, A. A. (2020). Where exactly for enhance critical and creative thinking: The use of problem posing or contextual learning. European Journal of Educational Research, 9(2), 877–887. https://doi.org/10.12973/eu-jer.9.2.877
Triwiyanti, Ardina, T., & Maghfira, R. (2019). Wilcoxon test, dependent test and independent test.
Widayati, A. R. (2023). Development of Project Based Learning based teaching modules and their effectiveness on environmental care attitudes on environmental change materials.