THE URGENCY OF THE CONCEPT OF COMPLEX NUMBERS TO GROW CREATIVE AND INNOVATION THINKING SKILLS

Abstract

The concept of complex numbers is very important for developing creative and innovative thinking abilities in students. The ability to think creatively and innovate is very important to achieve success in various fields including science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This research aims to determine the relationship between understanding complex numbers and developing creative and innovative thinking skills by exploring the properties and applications of complex numbers, as well as a deeper understanding of abstract concepts, learning to think out of the box, and cultivating a positive mindset. open to new ideas and perspectives. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation and interviews with Tadris Mathematics Students. The subjects in this research were 10 Tadris Mathematics students at UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan. The results of this research show that integrating complex number concepts into the educational curriculum can significantly improve students' creative and innovative thinking abilities. The findings of this study have significant implications for educators and policy makers, highlighting the need to incorporate complex number concepts into educational programs to improve creative and innovative thinking skills among students.