The effect of problem based learning model (PBL) towards creative thinking ability and self-efficacy of junior high school students in Pekanbaru

Abstract

The research was based on the low ability of students’ creative thinking in learning mathematics at SMPN Pekanbaru. An effort to address the students’ creative thinking ability is through the learning model of Problem Based Learning (PBL). The model can provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in the new learning process. The purpose of this research is to test the influence of Problem Based Learning Model (PBL) to the Creative Thinking Skills and the Self-Efficacy of Junior High School Students. This study is a quasi experimental research. The design of this research is Randomized Control-Group Posttest Only Design. The population is all students at SMP Negeri Pekanbaru. Data collection techniques in this study is a test of mathematical creative thinking. Data analysis techniques are t-test and ANOVA. The results showed that the ability of students’ creative thinking ability taught using Problem Based Learning Model (PBL) is higher than the students’ creative thinking ability by conventional learning. Therefore, it can be said that Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model has a good influence on students’ creative thinking ability in mathematics.