Capability of mathematical strategic thinking through quantum learning based on creative problem solving

Abstract

The object of this research is to study the quality of quantum learning based on creative problem solving concerning about an enhancement of mathematical strategic thinking of senior high school students. This research is focusing on each level of students initial ability of mathematics (high, middle, low) between the students who acquired quantum learning based on creative problem solving and those who have received expository learning. The author used quasi-experimental method with pre-test and post-test control group design to conduct this research. And also, its population are senior high school students class X in SMAN 10 Bogor. The results showed that students with high initial mathematical abilities and through quantum based creative problem solving (QBCPS) learning had a higher improvement in mathematical strategic thinking ability than students who received expository (EPSTR) learning.