Didactical design of vectors in mathematics to develop creative thinking ability and self-confidence of Year 10 students

Abstract

Abstract This research was motivated by the low ability of creative thinking in mathematics and students’ self-confidence. This study aims to compile a didactic vector mathematical design to develop students’ creative thinking skills and self-confidence. This type of research is Didactic Design Research (DDR). The participants were 50 Year 12 students and 24 Year 10 science students. Data collection on learning obstacle was carried out on Year 12 students using tests, interviews, and textbook analysis. It was found that most students had didactical obstacles. Students had low creative thinking ability, and students with mathematical skills low had low self-confidence. The didactic design was implemented online twice for Year 10 students using the zoom meeting application and google classroom. Students’ creative thinking skills develop well for questioning and guessing and product improvement. Most of the students’ self-confidence is in good condition. Further research should provide an explanation of the related material before the test, make a didactic design using e-learning, add formulas for student activities, and provide examples and explanations for each completion step.