Mathematical creative thinking skills of students: a study on scientific and contextual approaches

Authors

  • Lilik Ariyanto Universitas PGRI Semarang
  • Widya Kusumaningsih UPGRIS
  • Supandi Supandi UPGRIS
  • Maryam Nabila Bilqist UPGRIS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31980/pme.v4i2.2881

Keywords:

Creative Thinking, Scientific Approach, Contextual Approach, Berpikir kreatif, pendekatan saintifik, pendekatan kontekstual

Abstract

Creative thinking in mathematics is recognised as one of the most essential skills for students. It is a high-level cognitive ability encompassing fluency, flexibility, novelty, and elaboration. The scientific and contextual approaches to learning are among the strategies utilised in teaching and learning activities. This research employs a quantitative design with two subjects, selected from classes through random sampling techniques. The study consists of two stages: the administration of mathematical creative thinking tests and interviews. The objectives of this study are: to investigate whether there are significant differences in students' creative mathematical thinking abilities between classes employing the contextual approach and those using the scientific approach; to explore the profile of students' creative thinking abilities in classes employing the contextual approach; and to examine the profile of students' creative thinking abilities in classes using the scientific approach. The data analysis methods include observation, documentation, interviews, and tests. The findings of the study reveal: a significant difference in student learning outcomes in terms of creative mathematical thinking abilities, with a significant average difference of 0.000 and Sig. [2-tailed] < 0.05, indicating superior performance in the contextual approach compared to the scientific approach; the profile of students' creative thinking abilities in the class with the contextual approach encompasses all four aspects of creative thinking: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration; and the profile of students' creative thinking abilities in the class with the scientific approach includes only three aspects: fluency, originality, and elaboration. In conclusion, this research indicates that learning outcomes in classes using the contextual approach are superior to those in classes using the scientific approach.

Berpikir kreatif dalam matematika diakui sebagai salah satu keterampilan yang paling penting bagi siswa. Ini adalah kemampuan kognitif tingkat tinggi yang mencakup kefasihan, fleksibilitas, kebaruan, dan elaborasi. Pendekatan saintifik dan kontekstual dalam pembelajaran merupakan salah satu strategi yang digunakan dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain kuantitatif dengan dua subjek yang dipilih dari kelas melalui teknik pengambilan sampel secara acak. Penelitian ini terdiri dari dua tahap: pemberian tes berpikir kreatif matematis dan wawancara. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: untuk menyelidiki apakah ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis siswa antara kelas yang menggunakan pendekatan kontekstual dan kelas yang menggunakan pendekatan saintifik; untuk mengeksplorasi profil kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa pada kelas yang menggunakan pendekatan kontekstual; dan untuk memeriksa profil kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa pada kelas yang menggunakan pendekatan saintifik. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, dokumentasi, wawancara, dan tes. Temuan penelitian mengungkapkan: adanya perbedaan yang signifikan pada hasil belajar siswa dalam hal kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis, dengan perbedaan rata-rata yang signifikan sebesar 0,000 dan Sig. (2-tailed) < 0,05, yang menunjukkan lebih unggulnya hasil belajar siswa pada pendekatan kontekstual dibandingkan dengan pendekatan saintifik; profil kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa pada kelas yang menggunakan pendekatan kontekstual lebih baik dibandingkan dengan kelas yang menggunakan pendekatan saintifik; profil kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa pada kelas dengan pendekatan kontekstual mencakup keempat aspek berpikir kreatif yaitu kelancaran, keluwesan, keaslian, dan elaborasi; sedangkan profil kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa pada kelas dengan pendekatan saintifik hanya mencakup tiga aspek yaitu kelancaran, keaslian, dan elaborasi. Kesimpulannya, penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar di kelas yang menggunakan pendekatan kontekstual lebih unggul dibandingkan dengan kelas yang menggunakan pendekatan saintifik.

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2025-06-30

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Ariyanto, L., Kusumaningsih, W., Supandi, S., & Bilqist, M. N. (2025). Mathematical creative thinking skills of students: a study on scientific and contextual approaches. Jurnal Inovasi Pembelajaran Matematika: PowerMathEdu, 4(2), 365–376. https://doi.org/10.31980/pme.v4i2.2881

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