Research Based Learning: Added Value in Students' Science Critical Thinking Skills

Many new learning models in the 21st century have emerged improving students' academic skills, one of which is research-based (RBL). This pedagogic and constructivist model connects research critical thinking skills (CTS). The results study show that studies empowering CTS using RBL are still limited. Therefore, exploration deeper measurement with were carried out through this study. purpose was to improve model. ANCOVA test showed there an effect CTS. Descriptive data also shows average value 72.70 RBL, while students who take part conventional 58.30. Thus, can be recommended increasing elementary school science learning.