The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Adversity Quotient on Students' Mathematical Problem Solving Ability in Solving Culturally Contextualized Word Problems in NTB

Abstract

This research is motivated by the importance of mathematical problem-solving skills, especially in solving students' mathematical problems, as well as the role of students' psychological factors in solving culturally based contextual problems. This is based on findings stating that students' ability to solve a problem cannot be categorized as satisfactory. This study aims to determine the effect of self-efficacy and adversity quotient on students' mathematical problem-solving skills in solving story problems with West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) cultural nuances. This study used an ex post facto quantitative approach with a correlational design. The research subjects were 176 grade IX MTsN students. The research instrument used a questionnaire (self-efficacy and adversity quotient questionnaires), and a mathematical problem-solving ability test, then analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results of the study showed that self-efficacy and adversity quotient, individually or simultaneously, significantly influenced students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. Self-efficacy and adversity quotient influenced the variance of students' mathematical problem-solving ability scores by 54%. The regression equation obtained was . This finding indicates that increasing self-efficacy and adversity quotient can support the improvement of students' mathematical problem-solving abilities