Exploring student potential: The influence of growth mindset on mathematical problem-solving ability

Gilbert Oraple; Toto Nusantara; Sudirman Sudirman

doi:10.17977/um076v9i12025p1-10

Exploring student potential: The influence of growth mindset on mathematical problem-solving ability

Gilbert Oraple, Toto Nusantara, Sudirman Sudirman

Abstract

Growth mindset in mathematics learning refers to students' belief in themselves that they can develop their mathematical abilities. This study aims to explore and explain the potential development of problem-solving skills of students who have a growth mindset. The method used in this is descriptive qualitative. The subjects in this study were three seventh grade junior high school students. The results found that the growth zone is strongly influenced by the extent of the green zone or the area that can be reached with students' current mathematical knowledge. The green zone is related to the basic mathematical abilities and concept understanding that students already have. subjects with a broad green zone can easily develop their potential in solving mathematical problems. Subjects with moderate green zones can develop the potential to solve math problems but experience slight difficulties due to gaps in their knowledge so that they need scaffolding to close the knowledge gap. Subjects with narrow green zones can also develop the potential to solve math problems but have difficulties so they need scaffolding and support from their friends to solve the problem.

Keywords

Belief, Growth Mindsed, Problem-Solving, Scaffolding

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