Mathematical Literacy Ability of Junior High School Students in Terms of Self-Efficacy

Abstract

Mathematical literacy is an individual’s ability to formulate, employ, and interpret mathematics in various contexts. One of the factors that influence this ability is self-efficacy. This study aims to obtain an overview of the mathematical literacy ability of junior high school students in terms of self-efficacy. The research method used is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The instruments used were researchers as the research implementer, a self-efficacy scale, a mathematical literacy ability test, and interview guidelines. The subjects of this study were three students who had filled out the self-efficacy scale, consisting of one student with a high level of self-efficacy, one student with a moderate level of self-efficacy, and one student with a low level of self-efficacy. The results show that student with a high level of self-efficacy can meet three indicators of mathematical literacy ability and use the knowledge gained from their experience in solving problems, student with a moderate level of self-efficacy can meet two indicators of mathematical literacy ability and tend to try to solve the given problem, meanwhile student with a low level of self-efficacy only meet one indicator of mathematical literacy ability and less aware of the role of mathematics in everyday life.