THE USE OF CRITICAL AND ANALYTICAL THINKING SKILLS TO INCREASE STUDENTS' MOTIVATION IPA SUBJECTS IN CLASS VIII MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH NEGERI 1 KOLAKA TIMUR

critical thinking, analytical thinking, Science Learning Motivation

الملخص

This article aims to determine how critical and analytical thinking skills can increase the Science Learning Motivation of 8^th-grade students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 1 Kolaka Timur. In contrast, the research method used in this article is qualitative. At the same time, the type of research is the type of descriptive research. The results showed that; science subject teachers integrate critical and analytical thinking skills in science learning helping students to understand scientific concepts in depth better and develop skills to evaluate and solve problems effectively. Through this practice, students not only learn science but also hone thinking skills that are essential for future academic and professional success. Science learning in Madrasah Tsanawiyah aims to form scientifically intelligent students with faith. With an integrative, contextual, and experiential approach, students are expected to be able to understand scientific concepts, develop critical and analytical thinking skills, and internalize Islamic values in everyday life. Challenges in its implementation can be overcome by learning innovation and cooperation between teachers.