PENGGUNAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA KNISLEY (MPMK) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KONEKSI MATEMATIS DAN SELF CONFIDENCE SISWA MTs

This study aims to conduct studies focused on the use of mathematical learning model Knisley expected to increase the ability of mathematical connections and see the impact on students' self-confidence, in terms of the whole student and the category of Early Mathematics Ability (KAM) students (superior and asor). The method used is the method mix (Mixed Method) Embedded Design with the type of study design in the form of pretest- posttest control group design. The population in this study were students of class VII MTs Ar-Rohmah Bandung. Instruments used: KAM test, test mathematical connection ability, self-confidence scale observation and interviews. Processing of the data in this study using t-test and ANOVA two lanes. Based on the analysis we concluded that : 1) Judging from the whole, the increase in the ability of students to obtain a mathematical connection mathematical learning models Knisley better than the ability of students to obtain a mathematical connection expository; 2) When viewed from the KAM category, increasing the ability of mathematical connections and asor superior students who obtain Knisley mathematics learning model is better than the mathematical connection ability students excel and asor who acquire expository; 3) Judging from the whole, the increase in self-confidence of students who received Knisley mathematics learning model is better than the self- confidence of students who received expository; 4) When viewed from the KAM category, increased self- confidence and asor superior students who obtain Knisley mathematics learning model is better than the self- confidence of students who obtain a superior and asor expository; 5) A description of self-confidence that students' self-confidence to support the success of students learning mathematics, in this case the mathematical connection ability. Students who have good self-confidence, the student will show the attitude of enthusiasm in learning, unyielding, is able to sustain his argument, and boldly presented the results of his work; and 6) There is a positive impact on the connection between the ability of self-confidence.