KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF DAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIS SISWA SMA

Abstract

Creative thinking and mathematical problem solving are must-have skills for students to face 21 st century challenge. Thus, teachers need to know students' ability so they could plan learning process and sources accordingly. The purpose of this research is to describe students' ability of critical thinking and mathematical problem solving in Pandeglang District, Banten Province. The method used is descriptive research with subjects of 133 students of SMA (High School) Negeri accredited by A in Pandeglang District. The data collecting technique was by essay assignment. The result shows that the average of creative thinking is 12,88; the average of problem solving skill is 16,30. This means both abilities are categorized in low category.