Factors Influencing Creative Thinking In Problem-Solving

Abstract

Creativity is one of the essential components of 21st-century education. Someone is said to be creative if they can think creatively. So creative thinking becomes one of the focuses in mathematics education. However, some research shows students' creative thinking in solving problems is still low. Therefore, analyzing what factors affect creative thinking in solving problems is necessary. The research was conducted on 7th-semester students who have taken transformation geometry courses with qualitative research methods. The data is retrieved using tests, interviews, and study documents. The analysis showed that factors that influence creative thinking in solving problems include learning conducted by the learning model, teaching materials used, academic ability, and non-cognitive factors such as students' attitude towards learning and test questions and confidence in their abilities.