Analysis of creative thinking skills on the Pythagorean theorem material in terms of self-confidence

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the ability of students' creative thinking processes on the Pythagorean theorem material which is reviewed based on self-confidence. The subjects of this study were Junior High School students at grade VIII in Jakarta, as many as 120 students. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The stages carried out are: filling out a self-confidence questionnaire, testing creative thinking skills with Pythagoras theorem questions, interviews, analyzing data, drawing conclusions. Based on the results obtained, the high self-confidence classification of students affects the students' high mathematical creative thinking skills as well. Classification of self-confidence is moderate, then the students' mathematical creative thinking ability is quite good. Conversely, if the classification of a student's self-confidence is low, then a student’s mathematical creative thinking skills is also low.

Keywords: Creative Thingking Skill, Pythagorean Theorem, Self-Confidence