Discovery Learning with Link Map and Motivation on Calculus

Abstract

Abstract Calculus has a high abstractness so calculus requires the ability to think in solving mathematical problems. Calculus is one of the fields of mathematics that is full of calculations and formulas, so it needs the motivation to be happy and interested in calculus. This study aims to analyze discovery leaning with link maps and learning motivation on calculus. This research is quantitative descriptive with research variables including discovery learning, link maps and academic abilities of students. The study is conducted at Universitas Kanjuruhan Malang with 105 students. The research data is obtained from the results of the students’ academic ability test, the results of student worksheets on discovery learning and link maps and learning motivation with questionnaires. Data analysis uses multiple linear regressions assisted by SPSS. The results show that discovery learning with link maps has a positive effect on students’ academic abilities. In addition, motivation influences on discovery learning with link maps and student academic abilities. If students have high motivation and the ability to find their own concepts, the results of the concept last a long time in students’ memory, the students’ thinking ability and memory of students in understanding mathematical concepts, therefore it can solve mathematics problems better. Discovery learning with link maps gives students better academic abilities.