摘要：Malaysia Ministry of Education has put critical thinking skills elements into one of
the six aspirations that pupils need to achieve. This was a turning point that
teaching methods should be transformed. Therefore, innovation of teaching
methods needs to be done. One of the strategies suggested is adventure-based
learning (ABL). The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of ABL
methods in the teaching of Basic Statistics on critical thinking skills. This study
uses a quantitative approach with quasi experimental pre and post design. Only one
group of students is formed. The study was based on the cluster sampling method
and involving the semester two students of the Preparation Programme of Teaching
Bachelor (PPTB). Instruments used are modules of adventure-based teaching
methods and critical thinking skills tests. The findings of this study are to prove
that this adventure-based learning can be used as an alternative method to assist the
lecturers of the Teacher Education Institute to produce credible graduates. It helps
lecturers apply the 21st century learning method in their teaching and learning.
