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LITERATURE REVIEW: IMPROVING PHYSICS LEARNING OUTCOMES AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS OF STUDENTS THROUGH THE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL

Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Indonesia · Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025) · pp. 184–187

DOI
10.31957/jipi.v13i3.4952
ISSN
2623-226X, 2338-3402
Published
2025-10-17
Publisher
Master of Science Education Program, Postgraduate Program of Cenderawasih University
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of implementing the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in improving high school students’ physics learning outcomes and critical thinking skills. The research method used is a literature review by examining 50 relevant classroom action research (CAR) articles obtained from national journals and proceedings. The data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively through a categorization process based on the research focus. The results of the study show that 28 articles (56%) focused on improving physics learning outcomes, 12 articles (24%) highlighted the development of critical thinking skills, and 10 articles (20%) integrated both. In general, the application of PBL has been proven to improve understanding of physics concepts, learning outcomes, and train students to analyze and evaluate problems critically. These findings confirm that PBL is an effective alternative learning strategy for improving the quality of physics learning in high school.

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Muhammad RusliUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Sarpin SarpinUniversitas Halu Oleo1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://ejournal.uncen.ac.id/index.php/JIPI/oai, first harvested 1 Nov 2026, last seen 1 Nov 2026.
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