THE INFLUENCE OF THE TREFFINGER LEARNING MODEL AND SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ MATHEMATIC CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

The study investigated the influence of Treffinger learning model and self-directed on critical thinking skills junior high school students. is one few models addressing problem creativity providing practical suggestions how to achieve cohesion. On other hand, a mental process increase knowledge, skills, self-achievement individuals with self-planned self-conducted activities. research employed post-test experiment control group design two groups. groups; was treated using model, while conventional model. Both groups were analyzed questionnaire mathematical test. sample this comprised 88 Grade 8 students purposefully selected in relation objectives. results showed that statistically significant enhancing compared models. Additionally, found who exhibited levels more likely benefit from than mean difference 3.05 points.