Application Augmented Reality for Science Learning: Improving Critical Thinking Toward Elementary Student

The study aimed to improve critical thinking in science education and describe student response in using Augmented Reality. It was Classroom Action Research carried out for three cycles. The subjects were teachers and students of the fifth grade at SDN 1 Kudu. The data were qualitative and quantitative. Data collection techniques were test and non-test data analysis include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The result indicated that average percentages critical thinking is improved. Based on the observed results cycle I= 71,17%, cycle II= 88,66%, and cycle III= 88,10%. Then, the improvement critical thinking by the written test were cycle I= 77,98%, cycle II= 85,90%, and cycle III= 86,92%. Students’ response in using Augmented Reality was showing positive responses including feelings of pleasure, enthusiasm, and confidence during learning. The conclusion of this study was used Augmented Reality can improve critical thinking and positive responses in science education.