THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF-REGULATED LEARNING (SLR) IN CREATIVE THINKING FOR CALCULUS STUDENTS

Abstract

The study aims at investigating the effectiveness of self-regulated learning SLR in creative
thinking for CLCULUS students at Al-Huson University College. The sample of the study
consisted of (125) male and female students of the first-year level (63 in the experimental group,
62 in the controlling one). To achieve the goals of the study, the researchers prepared a study tool
that is a test for creative thinking in Mathematics. The results showed the effectiveness of SRL in
improving mathematical creative thinking, its skills and a progress in its levels. The study
recommended using the SRL strategies in teaching to improve mathematical creative thinking and
its levels. In addition, the study recommended these strategies to be used by teachers to develop
mathematical creative thinking for students, and conducting similar studies on other mathematical
courses such as Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics at various university
stages.