Mathematical Strategic Thinking Ability Using Quantum Learning Based on Creative Problem Solving in Terms of High School Students Gender

Abstract

Mathematical strategic thinking ability is one of the strategic thinking aptitude which is needed to confront the challenge in this globalization era. It is because the strategic thinking is useful for problem solving and decision making. The object of this research is the impact quality of Quantum Learning Based on Creative Problem Solving (QBCPS) for the escalation of Mathematical Strategic Thinking Ability (MSTA). This research focused on the gender differences (Boy and Girls) between the students who are received QBCPS with those who got the direct learning. The method of this research is quasi experiment with the population is all of High School students in Bogor City. The research sample is the first year students in one of Bogor City High School with total of 140 students from four class. The result study showed that MSTA on boy and girl students didn’t have any significant difference, whether the QBCPS learning or the other one. But, there is a discrepancy in the increasing of every MSTA learning of boy and girl students for both learning treatment. And also, there is a distinction of significant increasing in MSTA between the boy students with QBCPS learning and the other one, as well as girl students. The MSTA’s enhancement of boy and girl students with QBCPS learning is higher than those with direct learning. This uplift didn’t influenced by diverse gender, but only affected by the learning model treatment.