Mathematical Disposition Ability and Critical Thinking: An Evaluation of Middle School Students
Minarti, ED (a)
IKIP Siliwangi
Abstract
This study aims to examine the effect of mathematical disposition of junior high school students on mathematical critical thinking skills. A quantitative approach with a correlational method used by researchers to examine both variables. The subjects in this study were 32 students of class VIII in one of the Bandung junior high schools. The instrument used consists of a test instrument which is a test of mathematical critical thinking skills with indicators that are interpretation, analysis, evaluation and conclusion. The results of the study show that the mathematical disposition of junior high school students has a positive influence on mathematical critical thinking skills. Students with a positive disposition toward mathematical learning can interpret and not hesitate to express ideas.
Keywords: Mathematical Disposition, Mathematical Critical Ability, Middle School Students
Topic: Mathematics Education