Analysis of Strategies and Student Creativity in Solving Mathematical Literacy Problems in Learning Adaptation to New Habits of Junior High School Students

Abstract

This study aims to analyze strategies and creativity in solving mathematical literacy problems in grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 3 Sungguminasa, Gowa Regency. The type of research used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The subjects in this study were a minimum of 6 class VIII students, a minimum of 2 high category students, two medium category students, and two low category students. The instruments used in this study were two items mathematical literacy problem-solving tests and interview guidelines. The data analysis techniques used are the Miles and Huberman model, which consists of data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of this study showed that high-category subjects were able to use more than one strategy in problem-solving. High-category subjects meet the indicators of creativity, namely fluency, flexibility, and novelty. So, high-category subjects are at a creative level. The subject of the medium category uses only one appropriate strategy in problem-solving. The subject of the medium category can meet the indicator of creativity, namely fluency, so the subject of the medium category is less creative. Whereas subjects in the low sort use only one strategy in problem-solving, the strategy is inefficient with the available problems. Low-category subjects cannot meet the indicators of creativity, so the subject is at a non-creative level. Therefore, there are differences in students' strategies and creativity in solving mathematical literacy problems in class VIII of SMP Negeri 3 Sungguminasa, Gowa Regency.