THE EFFECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MIND MAPPING METHOD ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN CIVIC EDUCATION LEARNING

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of the Mind Mapping method on students’ critical thinking skills in Civic Education (PKn) at SMAN 1 Muara Padang. The study employed a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest-posttest control group design. The subjects consisted of 60 students, divided into an experimental class (n = 30) and a control class (n = 30). Research instruments included a critical thinking test, teacher observation sheets, and student interview guides. The results indicate that the experimental class taught using Mind Mapping showed a significant improvement in critical thinking skills compared to the control class, which used conventional methods. The average pretest score of the experimental class increased from 61.5 to 84.2, while the control class increased from 62.3 to 72.5. T-test analysis showed t-calculated > t-table and p < 0.05, confirming that Mind Mapping has a positive effect on students’ critical thinking skills. The findings suggest that Mind Mapping enhances students’ ability to analyze, interpret, conclude, and present information logically and creatively. This study has important implications for Civic Education teachers to implement innovative, student-centered learning methods to equip students with 21st-century skills.