Fostering critical thinking abilities through AI-integrated Problem Based Learning: A desmos-based approach

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Published: Jun 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.19109/jpmrafa.v11i1.25333
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Critical Thinking Abilities, Geometry Transformation, Problem Based Learning, Desmos

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Puja Teressa Fawensi
Sriwijaya University
Ely Susanti
Sriwijaya University

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This research aims to describe students' critical thinking abilities on the topic of geometric transformations through the use of a Problem-Based Learning model assisted by AI Desmos. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The subjects of this research were 33 students from class XI.1 of a private senior high school in Palembang. Data were collected through tests and interviews. In the analysis of test data, students' critical thinking abilities were described, while the interview data were transcribed into written form for further analysis. The results of the research indicate that students' critical thinking abilities fall into the high category, and the implementation of Problem-Based Learning assisted by AI Desmos in geometric transformation material can enhance students' critical thinking abilities. This is evident from students’ ability to identify information and problems in the given tasks, formulate solution strategies, apply relevant concepts, carry out procedures, and draw conclusions.

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Fawensi, P. T., & Susanti, E. (2025). Fostering critical thinking abilities through AI-integrated Problem Based Learning: A desmos-based approach. Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika RAFA, 11(1), 27-41. https://doi.org/10.19109/jpmrafa.v11i1.25333
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Fawensi, P. T., & Susanti, E. (2025). Fostering critical thinking abilities through AI-integrated Problem Based Learning: A desmos-based approach. Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika RAFA, 11(1), 27-41. https://doi.org/10.19109/jpmrafa.v11i1.25333

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