Mathematical Problem Solving Capabilities: Self-confidence, Self-efficacy, Emotional Intelligence, and Concept Understanding Ability

Abstract

Mathematics is a compulsory subject in all of Indonesian high school. Problem solving ability is a competency that must be possessed in learning mathematics. The purpose of this study was to examine the variables that affect the ability to solve mathematical problems. These variables are self confidence, self efficacy, emotional intelligence, and the ability to understand concepts. This is a survey research, with a sample of 100 people. The sample was selected by simple random technique from all high school students in Bengkulu City. There are five instruments of this research, namely a test of mathematical problem-solving ability, a concept comprehension ability test, and three questionnaires for self confidence, self efficacy, as well as an emotional intelligence questionnaire. Research data were analyzed through path analysis using SPSS and the Lisrel Application Program. The results of this study were the variables of self confidence, self efficacy, emotional intelligence, and the ability to understand concepts have a direct positive effect on the ability to solve mathematical problems. From this research, we conclude that the ability to solve mathematical problems through self-confidence, self-efficacy, emotional intelligence, and the ability to understand concepts students were in a good category.

Secondary School Learners' Self-Efficacy and Achievement in Non-Routine Mathematics Problem-Solving

“…The ability to solve non-routine problems is of paramount importance in everyday life. Literature reports many factors that positively relate to mathematics problem-solving achievement, of which mathematical self-efficacy is among them (Voica et al, 2020;Dagdag et al, 2020;Amri et al, 2020;Wahidaturrahmi & Hayati, 2020;Yurt & Sunbul, 2014). Yurt and Sunbul (2014) view self-efficacy as an individual's belief that she/he can improve the desired learning behavior and outcome levels.…”