SJME (Supremum Journal of Mathematics Education)
Vol 10 No 1 (2026): Supremum Journal of Mahematics Education

Academic Self-Concept and Mathematical Computation on Geometric Sequences and Series: The Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Aziza, Asya Khaula (Unknown)
Sari, Rika Mulyati Mustika (Unknown)
Zulkarnaen, Rafiq (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jan 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between academic self-concept and mathematical computation in the field of geometry, particularly on geometric sequences and series. This study employed a quantitative correlational design using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Data were collected through a mathematical computation test consisting of eight essay items and an academic self-concept questionnaire administered to 200 senior high school students in Bogor Regency. The results indicated a good model fit, as reflected by the fit indices (CFI = 0.994, TLI = 0.992, and RMSEA = 0.0463). Academic self-concept was significantly associated with mathematical computation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.37. The mathematical computation construct demonstrated strong reliability and validity (CA = 0.923, CR = 0.929, AVE = 0.781), with abstraction as the most dominant factor (0.917). Meanwhile, the academic self-concept construct showed CA = 0.968, CR = 0.977, and AVE = 0.889, with self-confidence identified as the most dominant factor (0.964). These findings indicate that students’ self-confidence plays a crucial role in supporting abstraction in mathematical computation. Therefore, it is recommended that mathematics instruction should emphasize learning activities that strengthen students’ academic self-confidence and promote abstraction skills to improve mathematical problem-solving performance.

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Journal Info

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supremum

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Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

The Journal invites original research articles and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The whole spectrum of research in mathematics education are welcome, which includes, but is not limited to the following topics: Design/Development Research in Mathematics Education ...