Students’ Profile on Analytical Thinking Skills at Natural Science Courses: A Study towards Students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Professional Teacher Education

Abstract

This study aims to describe the analytical thinking skills profile of students enrolled in the Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG MI) who are pursuing Natural Sciences (IPA) courses. The approach employed was descriptive quantitative, with multiple-choice questions developed based on the PPG Knowledge Test question grid in the field of science. The research subjects were students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah PPG Study Program. The results indicated that, in general, the students demonstrated high analytical thinking skills, with an average score of 76.09%. A number of subjects, including the digestive system, the environment, and energy changes, demonstrated remarkably high scores. Conversely, subjects such as material changes and mechanical systems exhibited scores that remained in the moderate range. These findings suggest a necessity for the enhancement of phenomenon-based learning and the integration of contextual media to facilitate the development of students' analytical abilities. This study carries significant implications for the development of science learning strategies in the PPG MI programs and recommends further qualitative and longitudinal research to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that influence analytical thinking skills.