Abstract
The development of creative thinking ability was one of the focuses in learning mathematics. Creative thinking is one of the skills needed in a society, so it is necessary to develop these skills as early as possible. This research aims to describe the effectiveness of learning circle assisted by Geogebra software reviewed from creative thinking and visual thinking ability of Junior High School students. This research was a quasi-experimental research using pretest-posttest control group design. The population was all grade VIII student of One State Sedayu Junior High School. Sample of this research was selected by purposive sampling technique. Two classes from eight classes were selected. The experimental class was VIII F and the control class was VIII G. The experimental class was taught by using Geogebra software while the control class is by using the conventional one. The instruments used on this research were creative thinking test and visual thinking ability test. The result of this research showed that learning circle assisted by Geogebra software is more effective than conventional method for improving creative thinking and visual thinking ability.
Highlights
The rapid development of information and communication technology today were rooted from the development of mathematics on number theory, algebra, analysis, probability theory, and discrete mathematics
This is in line with Tall that "Mathematical creativity in problem solving is the ability to formulate mathematical objectives and find their innate relationships; it is the capacity to solve problems according to the appropriateness of integrating both the nature of logic-deduction in mathematics education and its evolved concepts into its core." [6].This means that creative thinking in solving mathematical problems is the ability to formulate mathematical objects and find interrelated relationships, and to make conclusions and apply mathematical concepts
This research aims to describe the effectiveness of learning circle assisted by Geogebra software reviewed from creative thinking and visual thinking ability of Junior High School students
Summary
The rapid development of information and communication technology today were rooted from the development of mathematics on number theory, algebra, analysis, probability theory, and discrete mathematics. To keep abreast with technological changes, the students need to master logical, analytical, systematical, critical, creative thinking and collaborative skill from early year [1; 2]. Those competences are prescribed in the Indonesian National curriculum [3]. Creative thinking ability is needed on solving mathematical problems including the formulation steps, interpretation, and problem solved planning [5] This is in line with Tall that "Mathematical creativity in problem solving is the ability to formulate mathematical objectives and find their innate relationships; it is the capacity to solve problems according to the appropriateness of integrating both the nature of logic-deduction in mathematics education and its evolved concepts into its core." [6].This means that creative thinking in solving mathematical problems is the ability to formulate mathematical objects and find interrelated relationships, and to make conclusions and apply mathematical concepts
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