Decoding Critical Thinking and Learning Interest: An Analytical Inquiry into Primary Learners’ Cognitive Profiles

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Tinto Wahyu Kisworo, Insih Wilujeng, Fery Muhammad Firdaus, Fadhilah Khairani, Soleh Khalimi, Rian Jamhariani

2025 International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research Vol. 24 Issue 9 Article Cited by 0 Quartile

Abstract

Critical thinking skills and learning interest are increasingly recognized as essential priorities in schools worldwide. Although research in this emerging field is expanding, the current state of students’ critical thinking skills and learning interest remains insufficiently explored. This study investigates the classification and underlying factors influencing critical thinking skills and learning interest among 250 fourth-grade students from five elementary schools in Trenggalek Regency, East Java. A quantitative descriptive survey design was employed. Data collection involved two main instruments:. © Authors.

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Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia; STKIP Melawi, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia; SD Negeri 1 Bangkaloa, Indramayu, Indonesia