The Influence of the Metaphorming Learning Model on Students Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability and Self-Confidence

Abstrak

This study investigates the effect of the Metaphorming learning model on students’ mathematical creative thinking skills and self-confidence. Conducted at SMA Negeri 08 Konawe Selatan, this research employed a quasi-experimental design involving an experimental group taught using the Metaphorming model and a control group taught using the problem-based learning approach. The Metaphorming model emphasizes four main stages: connection, discovery, invention, and application, which encourage students to construct knowledge creatively through meaningful learning experiences. Data were collected through pretests, posttests, and a self-confidence questionnaire. The results indicate that students in the experimental group experienced a greater improvement in mathematical creative thinking skills, with an average N-Gain of 0.53, compared to 0.21 in the control group. Similarly, students’ self-confidence increased more in the experimental group (N-Gain = 0.29) than in the control group (N-Gain = 0.11). MANOVA analysis confirmed significant differences between the two groups in both variables. These findings demonstrate that the Metaphorming learning model is effective in enhancing students’ mathematical creative thinking skills and self-confidence.

Kata kunci

• Self-Confidence
• mathematical creative thinking ability
• metaphorming learning model