Flexibility of mathematical thinking in solving hots problems on number operation material in terms of gender

Arianti, Putri Dwi, Rifqy, Muhammad Iqbal and Masamah, Ulfa ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8412-7153 (2025) Flexibility of mathematical thinking in solving hots problems on number operation material in terms of gender. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 12 (7). pp. 328-337. ISSN 2364-5369

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Abstract

This study aims to describe the flexibility of students' mathematical thinking in solving HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) problems on number operations material, by considering gender differences. The research was conducted with a qualitative approach, using tests and in-depth interviews with four students (two boys and two girls) in class VII at MTs N Kota Batu. The results showed that only some subjects were able to fulfill the indicators of mathematical thinking flexibility thoroughly. Subjects who have high flexibility use more than one strategy in solving problems, showing diversity, accuracy, and efficiency. In contrast, subjects with low flexibility tended to use a single strategy. The findings showed that female subjects had high mathematical thinking ability by fulfilling all flexibility indicators, namely using more than one strategy, solving problems correctly, and choosing effective and efficient strategies. In contrast, male subjects tend to use a single strategy, which shows limited flexibility of thinking. This study concludes that flexibility in mathematical thinking is an important ability that needs to be developed to improve students' success in solving HOTS problems.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Flexibility Thinking; HOTS; Mathematics; Thinking
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130202 Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Mathematics Education
Depositing User:	Ulfa Masamah
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2025 14:41

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