International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 14, No 4: August 2025

The self-efficacy of education students in understanding materials and mathematical problem-solving

Baiduri, Baiduri (Unknown)
Usmiyatun, Usmiyatun (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2025

Abstract

The present study investigates the self-efficacy (SE) of education students concerning their understanding of educational materials and mathematical problem-solving skills. SE, a crucial motivational construct, plays a vital role in academic achievement and cognitive development. The research employed a quantitative approach, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data from 155 mathematics education students and 67 biology education students. The questionnaire using a Likert-type scale comprised two main sections: one assessing SE beliefs related to understanding educational materials and the other focusing on SE beliefs associated with mathematical problem-solving. The data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including correlation analysis and independent t-tests by JASP 0.16.3.0. The findings provide valuable insights into the SE of education students in the context of different disciplines. The study reveals the overall SE levels of mathematics and biology education students in understanding educational materials and mathematical problem-solving are moderate level. There is no significant relationship between the SE of mathematics and biology education students in understanding materials and mathematical problem-solving. However, there are significant differences in SE for both understanding materials and mathematical problem-solving between the two groups. The implications of these findings for instructional practices are discussed.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJERE

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Subject

Education

Description

The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...