The Influence of Metacognitive Abilities, Divergent Thinking Ability and Linguistic Intelligence on Mathematics Learning Outcomes of Junior High School Students

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the direct effect of Metacognitive Ability, Divergent Thinking Ability, and Linguistic Intelligence of the 8^th-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Sengkang. In this analysis, Metacognitive Ability, Divergent Thinking Ability, and Linguistic Intelligence are independent variables, while learning outcomes are the dependent variable. The sample selection technique uses Cluster Random Sampling, namely by taking several classes at random from 9 classes that have the same characteristics. In this study, researchers took 3 classes from 9 classes. The research instruments or tools used in this study are metacognitive ability tests, divergent thinking skills tests, linguistic intelligence tests, and learning outcomes tests. The data analysis method uses multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results showed that: 1) there is an influence of students' metacognitive ability, divergent thinking ability, and linguistic intelligence on mathematics learning outcomes. 2) There is a positive influence of metacognitive ability on mathematics learning outcomes. 3) There is a positive influence of divergent thinking ability on mathematics learning outcomes. 4) There is a positive influence of linguistic intelligence on students' mathematics learning outcomes.