Assessing the Potential of Open-Ended Problem to Improve Students' Creative Thinking Skills in Mathematics Learning

Abstract

Abstrak Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengukur potensi penggunaan masalah terbuka dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa dalam konteks pembelajaran matematika. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah sistematik literature review dengan sumber data dari Google Scholar, Eric, DOAJ, Scopus, dan Science Direct menggunakan kata kunci "open-ended problem" dan "creative thinking". Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa pemberian masalah terbuka berpengaruh positif pada kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa. Literatur menyatakan hampir semua artikel mengakui bahwa masalah terbuka meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika, bahkan pembelajaran berbasis masalah terbuka dapat lebih efektif. Kesimpulannya, soal terbuka berpotensi meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa dalam matematika dan dapat dilatih melalui pembelajaran berbasis masalah (PBL). Penelitian lanjutan dianjurkan untuk mendalami pengaruhnya secara lebih rinci.AbstractThis research aimed to assess the potential use of open-ended problems in enhancing students' creative thinking abilities within the context of mathematics education. The research methodology employed was a systematic literature review, drawing data from sources such as Google Scholar, Eric, DOAJ, Scopus, and Science Direct, using the keywords "open-ended problem" and "creative thinking." The data analysis results revealed that the provision of open-ended problems had a positive impact on students' creative thinking skills. The literature consistently indicated that nearly all articles acknowledged that open-ended problems could enhance students' creative thinking abilities in mathematics learning, with some suggesting that open problem-based learning could be even more effective. In conclusion, open-ended problems have the potential to improve students' creative thinking skills in mathematics and can be cultivated through problem-based learning (PBL). Further research is recommended to delve deeper into their influence.