The Impact of the Treffinger Model on Students’ Mathematical Creative Thinking Ability: A Systematic Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.17509/j-mer.v7i1.901Keywords:
Treffinger learning model, Mathematical creative thinking ability, Junior high school students, Systematic literature reviewAbstract
Mathematical creative thinking ability is an important competency that needs to be developed in mathematics learning, but learning practices in Indonesia are still not optimal in developing this ability. The Treffinger learning model is considered a potential alternative for improving students’ mathematical creative thinking abilities. This study aims to systematically examine the impact of the Treffinger learning model on middle school students’ mathematical creative thinking abilities based on publications from 2020–2025. The research used the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, following the stages of research question, research strategy, selection criteria, select studies, quality of studies, and synthesis results. Literature searches were conducted through Google Scholar using the Publish or Perish software with the keyword “Treffinger Model.” Of the 35 articles identified, 5 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed in depth. The analysis shows that all studies indicate a positive impact of implementing the Treffinger learning model on junior high school students’ mathematical creative thinking abilities. The Treffinger model is proven to be more effective than conventional learning in improving four indicators of mathematical creative thinking: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. This model can serve as an innovative learning alternative to optimize the development of students’ mathematical creative thinking abilities.
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