The Effect of Contextual Learning Approach to Mathematical Connection Ability and Student Self-Confidence Grade Viii Smp Negeri 8 Medan

This research aims to: (1) to know the influence of contextual learning approach to mathematical connection ability and self-confidence grade VIII students of SMP Negeri 8 Medan. (2) to find out whether there is a significant interaction between learning and students' early math ability on mathematical connection ability and student self-confidence. Quasi experimental methods. The sample was taken randomly The subjects of 68 students consisted of the experimental class and the control class. Mathematical connections ability test consists of 5 items of description and 30 items self-confidence questionnaire students. Data analysis was performed by two-lane variance analysis. Based on the analysis result of contextual learning approach gives a significant influence on mathematical connection ability and student self-confidence. There is no significant interaction between mathematical learning (contextual, ekspositori) and mathematical early ability of students on mathematical connection ability and student self-confidence