Pengaruh Pengetahuan Dasar Matematika Terhadap Keyakinan Epistemologis dan Minat Belajar Matematika Siswa

This study aims to investigate the relationship between Basic Mathematical Knowledge (BMK) and students' epistemological beliefs and interest in learning mathematics among seventh-grade students at MTs Negeri 3 Konawe. Descriptive analysis and multivariate regression were employed as the research methods. The findings indicate that students’ BMK is relatively high, with an average score of 27.48 out of a maximum of 32. Furthermore, students demonstrated positive epistemological beliefs and a good level of interest in learning mathematics. However, regression analysis revealed that BMK does not have a significant effect on epistemological beliefs (regression coefficient = -0.053; p = 0.821) or on interest in learning mathematics (regression coefficient = -0.309; p = 0.342). These results suggest that affective factors, learning experiences, and learning environments play a more substantial role in shaping students' beliefs and interests than basic cognitive knowledge. Therefore, the study recommends implementing more contextual and affective-based learning approaches to foster students’ motivation and beliefs in learning mathematics.