ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA DALAM PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATRIKS MELALUI TAHAPAN IDEAL BERDASARKAN GAYA KOGNITIF

The aim of this research was to describe the critical thinking ability of students in matrix problem solving through the IDEAL stage based on field dependent and field independent cognitive styles. This research used descriptive qualitative approach by using test method and interview method. The subjects of this research included 2 students with field dependent cognitive style and 2 students with field independent cognitive style. The results stated that students who have a field dependent cognitive style cannot fulfill the indicators of critical thinking because they cannot provide appropriate solutions based on the IDEAL stage. Students with field independent cognitive style can fulfill all indicators of critical thinking namely interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference. Based on this research, it is necessary to train students' critical thinking ability by giving daily problems by paying attention to the cognitive style possessed by students.