Polyhedron International Journal in Mathematics Education
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): pijme

The Influence of the Problem Solving Learning Model on Students' Self-Confidence and Learning Outcomes in Mathematics Learning

Zahara Febriyanti Pasaribu (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek)
Tasnim Rahmat (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek)
Iltavia Iltavia (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek)
Uqwatul Alma Wizsa (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study was motivated by the low mathematics learning outcomes and self-confidence of eleventh grade students. Most students have not reached the minimum completion limit of 75. In addition, the learning process is still teacher-centered so that students tend to feel bored, lack focus, and lack confidence in solving mathematical problems. This study aims to determine the effect of the Problem-Solving learning model on self-confidence and mathematics learning outcomes. The design of this study is a static group comparison design. Participants were selected using a random sampling technique, with class XI F2 as the control class and class XI F3 as the experimental class. The research instruments used were a self-confidence questionnaire and a mathematics learning outcome test. Data were analyzed using a t-test with the help of SPSS software at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that the Problem-Solving learning model had a significant effect on students’ self-confidence, as indicated by a significance value of 0.004 <0.05. In addition, the Problem-Solving learning model also had a significant effect on students’ mathematics learning outcomes with a significance value of 0.015 <0.05. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of the Problem-Solving learning model is able to improve self-confidence and mathematics learning outcomes. As a recommendation, the Problem-Solving learning approach is suggested as one of the strategic choices in mathematics education to increase students’ self-confidence and learning achievements, and can be considered for application to various materials and different levels of education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pijme

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Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

Polyhedron International Journal in Mathematics Education (PIJME) journal aims to stimulate discussions at all levels of mathematics education through disseminating significant and innovative scholarly studies that are of value to the international research communities. The journal welcomes articles ...