JURNAL PENDIDIKAN SAINS SOSIAL DAN AGAMA
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Pendidikan, Sains Sosial, dan Agama

Analysis of the effect of project-based learning on mathematical creativity skills in cube and block materials

Christiani Mariana Simanullang (Pendidikan Matematika, Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan,, Universitas HKBP Nommensen, Medan, Indonesia)
Golda Novatrasio Sauduran (Pendidikan Matematika, Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan,, Universitas HKBP Nommensen, Medan, Indonesia)
Dame Ifa Sihombing (Pendidikan Matematika, Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan,, Universitas HKBP Nommensen, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the influence of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on students’ mathematical creativity skills in the topic of cubes and rectangular prisms VII of SMP Swasta TD Pardede Foundation in the academic year 2025/2026. This study is expected to provide a clear description of the extent to which the project-based learning model can enhance students’ creativity in solving mathematical problems, particularly those related to cube and rectangular prism topicsThe type of research used is a quantitative method with a descriptive quantitative approach, which aims to analyze the effect of project-based learning on mathematical creativity skills. The research population consists of eighth-grade students, with a research sample of 60 students selected using purposive sampling.The instruments used were essay-type test items and an observation sheet. The results of simple regression analysis revealed the regression equation Ŷ = 40.126 + 0.508X, with tcount = 2.076 > ttable = 2.002, indicating a positive and significant relationship between the independent variable (Project-Based Learning) and the dependent variable (mathematical creativity skills). Furthermore, the significance test of regression showed that Fcount = 4.309 > Ftable = 4.01 at a 0.05 significance level, suggesting that Project-Based Learning can be used to predict students’ mathematical creativity skills. The coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.539, which means that 53.9% of the variation in mathematical creativity skills is explained by Project-Based Learning, while the remaining 46.1% is influenced by other factors. In conclusion, Project-Based Learning has a considerable and significant effect on enhancing students’ mathematical creativity skills in learning the topic of cubes and rectangular prisms..

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PSSA

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Religion Humanities Education Other

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JURNAL PENDIDIKAN, SAINS SOSIAL, DAN AGAMA is a double-blind peer-reviewed scientific open access journal. The journal is dedicated to publishing research articles focusses on: 1. Teaching method 2. Instructional methods 3. Instructional strategy 4. Instructional materials development 5. Experiment, ...