The Effect of Android-Based Science Learning Media on Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This study was prompted by the development of Android-based scientific learning media for elementary school students, with the goal of improving critical thinking abilities in pupils who wanted to know the level of efficacy during the covid-19 epidemic. The purpose of this study was to examine how androidbased scientific learning media improved the critical thinking skills of primary school children. This study used a quasi-experimental design. The sample technique used was simple random sampling. The data was analyzed using the T-test. Ho was rejected since the hypothesis test indicated that t count > t table. It was discovered that primary school pupils who learned utilizing android-based learning material have varying levels of critical thinking ability. As a result, android-based scientific learning material has an influence. on elementary school students' critical thinking skills. The findings of this study can be used by teachers to help students improve their critical thinking skills in elementary school.