Mathematical Anxiety, Learning Motivation, and Mathematical Creative Thinking in Junior High School

High self-confidence and creative mathematical thinking skills will change students from having difficulty with mathematics to active learners who can solve mathematical problems. But the facts show that the achievement of both abilities is still quite low. The purpose of this research is to analyze how students' creative mathematical thinking skills are viewed from the perspective of self-confidence in social arithmetic material. Social arithmetic material is used because it allows them to abstract mathematical processes into their daily lives, thereby developing their creativity. The research method is descriptive qualitative. The sample was 3 people, namely 1 person for each level of self-confidence (high, medium, and low). They are selected through purposive sampling. The data collection techniques used include questionnaires, tests, interviews, and field notes. The data analysis techniques employed are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that students' self-confidence levels in social arithmetic material affect their creative mathematical thinking skills. It was found that students with high self-confidence were able to meet three indicators of creative mathematical thinking skills: fluency, flexibility, and elaboration. However, students with high self-confidence were not able to meet the originality indicator. Students with moderate self-confidence were able to meet one indicator of creative mathematical thinking skills, namely fluency, but were not able to meet the flexibility and elaboration indicators. Meanwhile, students with low self-confidence were not able to meet any indicators of creative mathematical thinking skills. Thus, self-confidence can be increased to improve mathematical creative thinking skills.

This study aims to determine the distribution of higher-order mathematical thinking skills of students of state senior high schools in Tasikmalaya City in the academic year 2018/2019, to find out whether there is a relationship between mathematical critical thinking abilities with students' mathematical creative thinking skills High School in Tasikmalaya City 2018/2019 academic year. This research is a type of descriptive research using quantitative descriptive methods. The population in this study were all students of Tasikmalaya City Senior High School in class X, class XI, and class XII, ranging in age from 16-18 years. The sampling technique in this study uses a probability sampling technique that is Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling, by taking 2 classes each school. The research instrument used in this study was a matter of high-level mathematical thinking ability tests which are slices of the cognitive dimension of Bloom's Taxonomy with the 2013 Curriculum Dimension dimension consisting of questions of critical and creative thinking skills. The results showed that the distribution of mathematical thinking ability levels in high school students in the City of Tasikmalaya academic year 2018/2019 as follows: a) mathematical HOTS ability with a very good category was obtained by 2 Schools or 20% of all High School Schools in Tasikmalaya City, the ability Mathematical HOTS with the good category is obtained by 7 Schools or 70% of all High Schools in Tasikmalaya City, Mathematical HOTS ability with a pretty good category is obtained by 1 School, namely SMAN J or 10% of all Public High Schools in Tasikmalaya City. There is a significant relationship between students' mathematical critical thinking skills with the mathematical creative thinking abilities of high school students in the City of Tasikmalaya 2018/2019 academic year. with the degree of correlation obtained a correlation coefficient of 0.283 or are in a low category. Keywords: Higher Order Mathematical Thinking Skills, mathematical critical thinking skills, mathematical creative thinking skills.

This research aimed to analyze undergraduate students’ mathematical creative thinking abilities (MCTA). This study employs a qualitative descriptive method, with the research subjects being Mathematics Education Study Program students. Tests and interviews were the instruments used for mathematical creative thinking ability. The results of the research show that students' mathematical creative thinking abilities vary, as many as 20% are in the low category (CCTA < 33%), 60% are in the medium category (CCTA between 33% and 67%) and 20% are in the high category (CCTA > 67 %). Understanding mathematical concepts, learning experiences, and motivation all have an impact on students creative mathematical thinking skills. It is hoped that the results of this research can be considered when designing learning that can develop students' mathematical creative thinking abilities. Keywords: analyze, mathematical creative thinking abilities, undergraduate students’

Abstract: This research aims to analyze the influence of the guided inquiry learning model on students' mathematical critical and creative thinking abilities. This research problem focuses on the effect of applying the guided inquiry model on the mathematical critical and creative thinking abilities of fourth grade elementary school students compared to applying the direct learning model. The research was conducted on fourth grade students at SD Negeri 010015 Sei Serindan, Kecamatan Sei Kepayang Barat, with a research sample of 2 classes determined using the cluster random sampling technique. The research instrument tests students' critical thinking and creative mathematical thinking skills in the form of essays. The research data were analyzed using the one-way MANOVA technique. The results of the research show that: (1) there is an influence of the guided inquiry learning model on students' mathematical critical thinking abilities; (2) there is an influence of the guided inquiry learning model on students' mathematical creative thinking abilities; and (3) there is an influence of the guided inquiry learning model simultaneously on students' critical thinking and creative mathematical thinking abilities. Keywords: Guided Inquiry, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Mathematics. Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh media pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri terbimbing terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kreatif matematis siswa. Masalah penelitin ini difokuskan pada pengaruh penerapan media berbasis inkuiri terbimbing terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan kreatif matematis siswa dibandingkan dengan penerapan model pembelajaran langsung. Penelitian dilakukan pada siswa kelas IV SD Negeri 010015 Sei Serindan, dengan sampel penelitian sebanyak 2 kelas yang ditentukan dengan teknik cluster random sampling. Intrumen penelitian tes kemampuan berpikir kritis dan berpikir kreatif matematis siswa dalam bentuk uraian (essai). Data hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik MANOVA satu jalur. Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa: (1) terdapat pengaruh media pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri terbimbing terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis matematis siswa; (2) terdapat pengaruh media pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri terbimbing terhadap kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis siswa; dan (3) terdapat pengaruh media pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri terbimbing secara simultan terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis dan berpikir kreatif matematis siswa. Kata Kunci: Media, Inkuiri Terbimbing, Berpikir Kritis, Berpikir Kreatif, Matematika

One of the elements affecting students' success rates in the learning process is their capacity for mathematical creativity. According to survey findings, pupils still have a limited capacity for mathematical creativity in their learning, as evidenced by the markers of this capacity. This study sought to ascertain how adopting open-ended problem learning models affected students' mathematical and creative thinking skills. This study employs quantitative research and descriptive methodologies. This study employed a research design was quasi-experimental research. The investigation employed a posttest-only control group design. Students in class VII made up the study's population. Class VIIb and VIIc samples were used in this study. Class VIIc serves as the control class and follows a traditional learning approach while Class VIIb serves as the experimental class. Research strategies for gathering data take the shape of tests. t-test data analysis formula. Based on the one-sided test calculation results, it can be seen that the average mathematical creative thinking ability of students using the Open-Ended Problem learning model is higher than the average mathematical creative thinking ability of students using conventional learning models, meaning that there is an influence using the Open-Ended Problem learning model on students' mathematical creative thinking abilities. The study's overall conclusion is the Open-Ended Problem learning approach has an impact on students' mathematical and creative thinking skills.

The ability to think creatively in mathematics is a crucial aspect of learning, yet evidence shows that students' creative mathematical thinking skills, particularly in the topic of Sequences and Series, remain low. One solution to address this issue is through the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL)-based Student Worksheets. This research aims to develop a valid and practical Student Worksheet. The study follows the 4D development model, consisting of the stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The instruments used for data collection were validation sheets and practicality questionnaires. Analysis of the validation sheet data showed that the Student Worksheet was categorized as highly valid, with an average percentage of 93.73%. Similarly, the practicality questionnaire analysis indicated that the Student Worksheet was rated as practical, with an average percentage of 83.77%. Therefore, the developed Student Worksheet meets the criteria of validity and practicality and can be used effectively in learning activities. The implication of this research is that it allows students to independently build knowledge in mathematics, facilitating their creative mathematical thinking skills.

This article presents the results of quasi-experimental research with posttest control group design that examines the context of realistic mathematics assisted by Augmented Reality Technology (ART) on students' mathematical creative thinking skills. The population in this study were all public elementary school students in Ternate City. The sample involved 110 fourth grade students from two high and medium school level elementary schools. The instruments used were initial mathematical ability test, mathematical creative thinking ability test and student attitude scale. The research data for pretest, post-test, and normalized gain scores of mathematical creative thinking ability were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Mann-Whitney and post hoc test of One-Way ANOVA. The assumptions of normality and homogeneity of variance were performed first before using this combined statistical test. The results showed that students who received learning through Realistic mathematics context assisted by Augmented Reality Technology (ART) were significantly superior to the improvement of mathematical creative thinking skills compared to students who received Ordinary Learning (OL). The results of this study also found that there was no interaction between Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability (MCTA) and students' attitude scale in terms of both school levels.

Mathematical creative thinking ability is a student's ability to create or find new ideas in solving a problem. Everyone must have the ability to think creatively, especially students. The ability to think creatively plays an important role in the progress of every student. However, in reality, many students are not able to solve a problem using their creative thinking skills. This is possible because students do not get used to thinking (habits of mind). This research aims to determine students' mathematical creative thinking abilities in solving circle problems in terms of habits of mind. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a case study type of research. There are three data collection techniques used, namely: tests, questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that 6 subjects who had high habits of mind were able to show all indicators of mathematical creative thinking ability, 12 subjects who had moderate habits of mind were able to show three indicators of mathematical creative thinking ability and 3 subjects who had low habits of mind were only able to show one indicator of mathematical creative thinking ability. So, habits of mind have an impact on students' mathematical creative thinking abilities.

Mathematical creative thinking is the ability of students to find solving ways that are unusual, unique, and have never been found by others. The development of the concept of mathematical creative thinking can make students despair and give up, so that another ability is needed so that they are able to survive and turn their difficulties to be opportunities for themselves to advance. This study aims to determine the mathematical creative thinking ability of class VIII junior high school students in one of the junior high schools in Bandung Barat on the subject to construct plane and solid geometry based on gender differences. The samples are 4 students consisting of two men and two women. Besides that, the discussion of mathematical creative thinking skills for junior high school students is viewed from gender differences, between male and female students in terms of their creative thinking abilities. The instrument of this research is a test of the ability to think creatively and interview. This study is a descriptive qualitative research that aims to describe the ability of creative thinking mathematically in solving problems of plane and solid geometry. The results show that the ability difference between male and female students is that the female students have much better mathematical creative thinking. In addition to gender factors, other factors can also influence the achievement of creative thinking skills; namely, students and teachers’ readiness to learn, students’ basic abilities and knowledge of mathematical concepts. Male students are more detailed in explaining the shape of each space given to the problem.

This study aims to determine the mathematical creative thinking abilities Level in the high mathematical creative thinking disposition category for each gender difference. This research is qualitative research using a qualitative descriptive method conducted at SMK Pertiwi Kuningan. This study describes mathematical creative thinking abilities of mathematics learning by collecting descriptive data obtained from the classification dispositions of mathematical creative thinking categories, creative thinking abilities test questions, and valid and reliable interviews. The research subjects chosen were four students from 57 students. The research subjects were two male students and two female students who had creative abilities, and the highest test scores were in the high mathematical creative thinking disposition category. Data analysis was performed with the stages of data collection, reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that male and female students in the high mathematical creative thinking disposition category have creative abilities that fulfill the aspects of flexibility, fluency, and elaboration. Flexibility and fluency aspects have an average score with very good criteria. Then, there are differences in the elaboration aspect, where the average score of female and male students are 3.9 and 3.4, respectively. It shows that the difference is not significant, namely 0.5, which indicates that female students are better at the elaboration aspect. Even so, male students also fulfill the elaboration aspect, wherein the very good criteria both. However, male and female students did not satisfy the originality aspect. The creative ability can be reached by having a high mathematical creative thinking disposition. Therefore, the teacher must be able to instill a high mathematical creative thinking disposition in mathematics learning. The high mathematical creative thinking disposition makes students flexible, fluent, and thorough in solving mathematical problems.

Improving the learning mathematics process in the classroom requires creative thinking skills. In learning mathematics, creative thinking skill is one of the critical mathematical skills to be mastered and developed by students. Creative thinking adds support to students so that students are more enthusiastic about problem-solving. Creative thinking is exploring different, quality, and task-appropriate ideas. The research aims to describe students' mathematical creative thinking skills in number patterns for the eighth grade of MTs Mamba'ul Ulum Pandaan. This research approach was qualitative. The qualitative design was descriptive qualitative. The data collection process was carried out at MTs Mamba'ul Ulum Pandaan. Data collection techniques were carried out in three ways: observation, tests, and interviews. After the data was obtained, qualitative data analysis was then carried out, which consisted of pre-field analysis and field analysis. Field analysis consisted of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Then, the validity of the data was tested. The study results indicated that students with high mathematical creative thinking skills met four indicators. Students with moderate creative thinking skills met two indicators, while those with low creative thinking skills did not meet any predetermined indicators.

This study aims to analyze the mathematical creative thinking ability of grade VIII students at a State Junior High School in Riau, Indonesia, in terms of self-regulated learning. A qualitative design was employed, utilizing descriptive methods through a case study approach, and the participants included 28 students of grade VIII-C. To ensure data accuracy, a data triangulation technique was employed, which included a test for mathematical creative thinking skills, self-regulated learning questionnaires, introductory questionnaires, and interview guidelines. The validity of the data was measured using the Miles and Huberman technique, which involved data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the mathematical creative thinking skills of students were relatively low. Furthermore, it was discovered that self-regulated learning was significantly correlated with creative thinking ability. Specifically, students who exhibited high levels of self-regulated learning demonstrated higher creative thinking abilities than their peers with moderate or low levels. Similarly, participants with moderate self-regulated learning displayed sufficient abilities, while those with low self-regulated learning exhibited poor creative thinking abilities.

Students' low mathematical creative thinking skills are the motivation for this study. The aim of this research is to develop context-based student worksheets (LKPD) that assess high school students' mathematical creative thinking abilities. This study uses the ADDIE development model with five stages (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation), and the research is limited to the implementation stage. The subjects were Grade X students of SMAN 2 Majalengka. The instruments used included practicality questionnaires for teachers and students, validity questionnaires for media and material experts, and effectiveness tests through small-scale trials. A Likert scale was used to collect practicality and validity data, while N-gain analysis was applied to measure effectiveness. The results showed that LKPD with a contextual approach was valid, with an average material expert score of 3.17 and media expert score of 3.50. The practicality was also very good, with teacher practicality at 96.15% and student practicality at 87.26%. The average effectiveness was in the moderate category with an N-gain value of 0.38. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the developed LKPD is feasible, practical, and effective in improving students’ mathematical creative thinking skills. The contribution of this research lies in providing empirically tested, context-based LKPD that can be used as an innovative learning resource to foster mathematical creative thinking in high school students.

The formulation of the problem in this study are: (1) how is the influence of the Quantum Learning model on the mathematical creative thinking ability of YPK Medan Junior High School students. (2) how to increase students' mathematical creative thinking ability by using the Quantum Learning model. The aims of this study were: (1) To determine the effect of the Quantum Learning model on the mathematical creative thinking skills of YPK Medan Junior High School students. (2) Introducing students to the learning process using the Quantum Learning model. The population and sample in this study were students of class VIII-B SMP YPK Medan, totaling 26 people, namely 12 male students and 14 female students. This type of research is experimental research with One Group Pretest Posttest research design. The research instrument used an essay test about lines and angles. The data collection technique used a pretest (pretest) and a final test (posttest). The data analysis technique used prerequisite test (normality test and homogeneity test) hypothesis test (t-test). And the results of the study using a paired sample t-test (paired-sample t test) using SPSS 22 which produces a significance of 0.000 <0.05, so Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. So it can be concluded that there is an effect of the Quantum Learning learning model on the mathematical creative thinking ability of YPK Medan Junior High School students and the increase in mathematical creative thinking ability of YPK Medan Junior High School by using the Quantum Learning learning model is 0.62%

This study aims to examine the mathematical thinking ability of PGSD students in terms of Creativity Quotient by making props based on VBA Ms. Excel. The method used in this study was a qualitative method, carried out in a University in Cimahi City. The analysed data was obtained through the results of props products, questionnaires and interviews for mathematical creative thinking ability in terms of Creativity Quotient. Result shows that students’ mathematical creative thinking ability are better than before learning process that conducted by making props based on the VBA Ms. Excel. In addition, almost all students said that they were very happy with learning to make props based on VBA Ms. Excel, they were more active and creative in following the stages in learning process, so as to lead to high learning motivation.