The critical thinking skill of mathematics education students during pandemic: A Review

Abstract

Learning in higher education is expected to be able to optimize students' critical thinking skills. However, learning mathematics during the pandemic encountered many obstacles affecting students' critical thinking skills. Furthermore, even before the pandemic occurs, mathematics education students still face difficulties optimizing their critical thinking skills. This study aims to analyze the level of critical thinking skills of mathematics education students during the pandemic and the learning models that can be applied to improve these abilities through online learning. The method used is a systematic literature review (SLR) on Google Scholar, ERIC, Science Direct, and DOAJ databases restricted for publish year in 2019-2022. The findings are the level of critical thinking ability of mathematics education students varies depending on the course used in the research. Secondly, several models or learning media can be applied in online classes during the pandemic to improve the critical thinking skills of mathematics education students. Some of them are a combination of Google meet with scaffolding-based online Geogebra, E-Academic based on collaborative learning, PDEODE strategy. The use of Geogebra Javascript, Realistic Mathematics Education approach, Problem Based Learning, using e-books instead conventional books and articles in newspapers as learning media.

Quantile regression model on how logical and rewarding is learning mathematics in the new normal

“…However, proper guidance and constant monitoring of students' academic progress become nearly impossible due to the barriers, high complexity, and uncertainty brought about by the world health crisis (Mendoza et al 2021;Casinillo 2023). According to Kertiyani and Sarjana (2022), it is essential to maintain the critical learning process of students despite the challenges in distance learning, allowing students to develop reasoning related to the core ideas of mathematics. Progressing in the critical thinking process enables students in online learning to enhance their problem-solving skills (Braund 2021;Festiawan et al 2021;Keener et al 2021;Matthews et al 2021).…”

“…In this case, students are somehow penetrating their lessons in mathematics applying reasoning and critical thinking in their learning activities. Kertiyani and Sarjana (2022) portray that logical and critical thinking are vital components that need to be developed during the pandemic to maintain excellent student problem-solving skills. In addition, students find learning mathematics online moderately satisfying and valuable in their student's life.…”

Ordered Logistic Regression Model on How Logical and Rewarding is Learning Statistics Online

“…Hence, this implies that as the logical nature of learning statistics concepts increases, students are more likely to experience a rewarding or satisfying education for them. According to Kertiyani and Sarjana (2022), logical and critical thinking is an important asset that students must possess to strive for good academic performance that will give them satisfaction in the learning process. Additionally, Graafsma et al (2023), depicted that logical experience is vital in computing courses which gives a stimulating learning attitude to students.…”

Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Mahasiswa Setelah Pandemi: Tinjauan Dari Sistem Pembelajaran Daring Dan Luring

“…Penyebab selanjutnya yang menyebabkan tidak adanya perbedaan peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis mahasiswa daring dan luring adalah karakteristik mata kuliah dan jenis pembelajaran yang dilakukan (Kertiyani & Sarjana, 2022). Pada penelitian ini, mata kuliah yang diikuti oleh kelas daring dan luring adalah mata kuliah Geometri Analitik Ruang.…”