Descriptions of Students' Creativity in Solving Math Problems Using an Open-Ended Learning Approach

Abstract

This research is a descriptive study using a qualitative research approach that aims to describe students' creativity in solving mathematical problems through an open-ended learning approach, especially in the material of two-variable linear equations (SPLDV). The research was carried out at MTS Negeri 1 Belopa class VIII/5. The data collection technique used is in the form of student learning test results after receiving lessons using an open-ended approach in accordance with one of the indicators of students' creative thinking abilities, namely flexibility. The research subjects consisted of three students: one from the high category, one from the medium category, and one from the low category. The results showed that students who were in the high category worked on the questions in detail; it was clear that students in solving questions gave answers in various ways by writing two different ways with the correct and the same final answer, students who were in the middle category of solving problems only write down what is known and what was asked and can solve problems using two different ways of solving, while students with low categories of students are less able to digest questions, students have not been able to solve creative thinking ability test questions correctly and provide various ways.

Asra Nasriati^1*, Suradi Tahmir²