The Effect of the Think Talk Write type Cooperative Learning model on Critical Thinking Skills in Elementary social studies Learning

This study aims to determine the influence of the Think Talk Write type cooperative learning model on students' critical thinking skills in elementary social studies learning. The researcher used a quasi-experimental method. The population of this study is grade V students of SDI Watu Benta. The technique of taking research subjects uses purposive sampling, where research subjects are assigned to two classes that have relatively equivalent average values. One class is an experimental class and the other is a control class. The research instrument is in the form of an essay test to test critical thinking skills. The statistical analysis used is the t-test. The results of the study show that there is an influence of the Think Talk Write type cooperative learning model on students' critical thinking skills in social studies learning. This is evidenced by the post-test scores of students who applied the Think Talk Write type cooperative learning model that were superior to the scores of students who used conventional learning. The results of this study can be used as a reference for future researchers in testing the influence of the Think Talk Write type cooperative learning model at the level of education, location, and other materials.