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Journal : m a t h l i n e jurnal matematika dan pendidikan matematika

Students' Strategies and Creativity in Solving Mathematical Literacy Problems Usman Mulbar; Ahmad Zaki; Mar Athul Wazithah T; Muhammad Farhan
Mathline : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): Mathline : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika
Publisher : Universitas Wiralodra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31943/mathline.v11i2.1044

Abstract

This study aims to describe students’ strategies and creativity in solving mathematical literacy problems. Mathematical literacy requires students not only to understand mathematical concepts but also to select appropriate problem-solving strategies and apply creative thinking in various contexts. Therefore, understanding how students use strategies and demonstrate creativity in solving mathematical literacy problems becomes important. The research employed a qualitative descriptive method involving junior high school students who were categorized into high, medium, and low ability levels based on the results of a mathematical literacy problem-solving test. The main instruments were the researchers themselves, while the supporting instruments included a mathematical literacy test, interview guidelines, and validation sheets. Data were collected through two stages of testing and two stages of interviews, and triangulation was employed to ensure data validity. In addition, triangulation across methods and time was employed to enhance the validity of the data. The results showed that students demonstrated different strategies and levels of creativity in solving problems. Students in the high-ability category were able to understand problems well, choose appropriate strategies, and exhibit all indicators of creativity—fluency, flexibility, and novelty. Medium-ability students showed fluency and novelty or flexibility and novelty, while low-ability students generally did not meet any creativity indicators due to difficulties in understanding the problems and selecting proper strategies.
Co-Authors A. Awi Abdul Rahman Abdul Wahid Ahmad Talib Ahmad Zaki AHMAD ZAKI Akil, Muhammad Alfiah Nabila Putri Alimuddin Alimuddin Alimuddin Alimuddin Tampa Alimuddin, A. Aminuyati Amirullah, A. Amral, Amral Andi Nurul Fitriani Andi Suliana Arsad Bahri Asdar Asdar . Asdar Asdar Asmaul Husnah Asrirawan Asriraawan Assagaf, Said Fachry B Bernard B. Bernard Chiara Dewi Aqilah Hasrawi Clara Julia Tekkay DEWI SARTIKA Dewi Sartika Dian Lestari Djadir Djadir Djadir Djadir Djadir Djadir, Djadir Djam'an, Nurwati Fajar Arwadi Feri Gustian. RM Fifi Alya Sa'dliani Ganefri . Hamzah Upu Haryanti Dahlan Hentje Ponto Hisyam Ihsan I Nyoman Sila Ilham Minggi Ilham Minggi Ilham Minggi Ilham Minggi Ilham Minggi Ilham Minggi Indah Ainun Fatwa Indra Purwanto Irwan Ismail T Jumadi Mabe Parenreng Juwita Sari Khadijah Khadijah Mar Athul Wazithah T Muhammad Agung Muhammad Akbar. M Muhammad Akbar. M Muhammad Farhan Muharram Muharram Muhhammad Darwis Mukarramah, St. Munawarah Munawarah Murtafiah N. Nasrullah Nasra Nasra Nasrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Nasrullah Nurhana Nurhidayah Nurhidayah Nuridayanti Nuridayanti Nurmala R Purnamawati Purnamawati Purnamawati R. Rusli Rahmayani Rahmy Idris Rian Rasmi Pesona Riskan Khairi Rosidah Rosidah Rosmala Dewi S. Sahriani Sahid Sahid Sahid Sitti Rahmah Tahir St. Zulaiha Nurhajarurahmah Suradi Tahmir, Suradi Sutamrin, Sutamrin Suyanta Suyanta Syahrullah Asyari, Syahrullah Syaila Musyafirah Tahmir, Suradi Wa Ode Nur Radhiah Ridjalu Wahidir Ali Wahyuni, Maya Sari Widya Putri Ramadhani Widyarti Hakman Yulinar Yulinar