Integration of e-Learning for Mathematics on Resource- Based Learning: Increasing Mathematical Creative Thinking and Self-Confidence

Poppy Yaniawati,Mira Mariani,Euis Eka Pramiarsih,Rahayu Kariadinata,Nenden Mutiara Sari

doi:10.3991/ijet.v15i06.11915

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to introduce utilization of e-Learning for mathematics on Resource-Based Learning (RBL) with a scientific approach to increase math-ematical creative thinking ability and to develop students’ self-confidence. This study is mixed method research with classroom action research for its design. Data analysis is with one-way ANOVA for creative mathematical thinking abil-ity, t-test for self- confidence survey, qualitative analysis for observation and in-terviews on the self-confidence of grade VII junior high school students in Sumedang, Indonesia. Integration of e-learning into Resource-Based Learning method produced a better enhancement in mathematical creative thinking ability and self-confidence development in comparison to learning without learning. The scientific approach contributed positive influence on students’ learning achievement. Creative mathematical thinking ability showed increases from one cycle. Analysis of mathematical creative thinking ability covered aspect of fluen-cy, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The post-test result showed lower achievement in comparison to test result of the final learning cycle.

Highlights

Mathematics learning most often is related to the process of non-routine problem solving and is not always relying on standard formulas
The learning outcome of the experimental class is better than the control class, where the class using the Resource-Based Learning (RBL) method with Scientific Approach using e-learning media is better than the other classes
We introduce the e-learning mathematics utilization in ResourcesBased Learning (RBL) with a scientific approach, to improve the ability of mathematical creative thinking ability and develop the students’ self-confidence

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Introduction

Mathematics learning most often is related to the process of non-routine problem solving and is not always relying on standard formulas. Complex mathematical problems usually require the ability to think creatively, which creates innovation in a variety of problem-solving. Students with creative thinking ability are more likely to succeed in learning mathematics because they can develop their knowledge and capabilities to create various creative ways of problemsolving. McPheat [2] stated that self-confidence is a person’s belief that he or she can solve challenges, the person never had prior experiences relating to those challenges. According to Kloosterman [3], motivation is an influence on students’ successes and failures, self-confidence, and belief in their efforts. Galbraith and Haines in [4] stated that self-confident students possess the belief that they will be successful in their efforts, do not waver in facing delicate learning materials, always striving for best results, and mathematics for them is pleasant

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