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Self-efficacy is an essential skill that students must develop to excel in mathematics. This study aims to describe students' self-efficacy in solving mathematical literacy-based summative assessment problems. Conducted as qualitative descriptive research, the study employed tests and questionnaires for data collection. The sample of this study consisted of 34 male junior high school students. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The results showed that students' self-efficacy was in the medium category with a percentage of 55.88%, and student learning outcomes based on the students’ mathematical literacy-based summative assessment tests were mostly in the poor category with a percentage of 44.11%. The percentages of students who can formulate, use, and interpret mathematical concepts are 78%, 45%, and 59%, respectively. Consequently, students with high levels of self-efficacy outperform those with intermediate or low levels of mathematical literacy. Medium-level individuals demonstrated superior mathematical literacy abilities compared to students with low self-efficacy. Enhancing self-efficacy in addressing mathematical literacy-based summative assessment challenges is crucial for advancing mathematics education research, enabling educators to implement effective pedagogical strategies, and fostering students’ confidence to approach complex problem-solving tasks.
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Aswin, A., & Herman, T. (2022). Self-efficacy in mathematics learning and efforts to improve it. Hipotenusa : Journal of Mathematical Society, 4(2), 185–198. https://doi.org/10.18326/hipotenusa.v4i2.8095
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Busetto, L., Wick, W., & Gumbinger, C. (2020). How to use and assess qualitative research methods. Neurological Research and Practice, 2(14), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-020-00059-z
Hiller, S. E., Kitsantas, A., Cheema, J. E., & Poulou, M. (2022). Mathematics anxiety and self-efficacy as predictors of mathematics literacy. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 53(8), 2133–2151. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2020.1868589
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Lestari, N., & Putri, R. I. I. (2020). Using the Palembang’s local context in PISA-like mathematics problem for analyze mathematics literacy ability of students. Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 14(2), 169–182. https://doi.org/10.22342/jpm.14.2.6708.169-182
Li, Y., & Schoenfeld, A. H. (2019). Problematizing teaching and learning mathematics as “given” in STEM education. International Journal of STEM Education, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-019-0197-9
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OECD. (2023). PISA 2022 Result (Volume I): The State of Learning and Equity in Education: Vol. I. Paris: OECD Publishing.
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Sibgatullin, I. R., Korzhuev, A. V., Khairullina, E. R., Sadykova, A. R., Baturina, R. V., & Chauzova, V. (2022). A systematic review on algebraic thinking in education. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 18(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.29333/EJMSTE/11486
Sugiarti, L., & Retnawati, H. (2019). Analysis of student difficulties on algebra problem solving in junior high school. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1320(1), 012103. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1320/1/012103
Susanto, E., Susanta, A., Rahaimah, S., & Ali, B. (2024). Developing STEAM-teaching module in supporting students’ literacy ability in elementary school. Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 18(3), 349–366. https://doi.org/10.22342/jpm.v18i3.pp349-366
Sumirattana, S., Makanong, A., & Thipkong, S. (2017). Using realistic mathematics education and the DAPIC problem-solving process to enhance secondary school students’ mathematical literacy. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences, 38(3), 307–315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjss.2016.06.001
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Tomaszewski, L. E., Zarestky, J., & Gonzalez, E. (2020). Planning qualitative research: Design and decision making for new researchers. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 19, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406920967174
Wu, T. T., Silitonga, L. M., Dharmawan, B., & Murti, A. T. (2024). Empowering students to thrive: the role of CT and self-efficacy in building academic resilience. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 62(3), 816–845. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331231225468
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