Mathematics Self-Efficacy in Senior High School Students

Abstract

This study aims to determine the importance of mathematics self-efficacy in high school students. Self-efficacy is a belief related to the ability and ability of a student to achieve and complete study tasks with predetermined results and time targets. Self-efficacy relates to the belief that oneself has the ability to perform the expected actions. The method and type of this research is using a literature study. The results of this study indicate that there is an effect of students' mathematics self-efficacy on solving mathematical problems and also on mathematics achievement, including test achievement. The higher the mathematics self-efficacy that students have, the easier it is for students to solve mathematical problems or complete their assignments.