The Effect of Self Concept, Self Efficacy and Self Esteem on the Ability to Understanding Mathematics

The purpose of this study was to determine the direct effect of three latent variables (self-efficacy, self-concept and self-esteem) on mathematical understanding skills. This is a survey research conducted in high schools throughout the City of Bengkulu. The sample of this study amounted to 104 students. There are three questionnaires and one test as a research instrument. All three are questionnaires for self-efficacy, self-concept and self-esteem. One test is a test of mathematical comprehension skills. Results: there is a positive direct effect of self-concept on mathematical understanding skills. But there is no positive direct effect of self-efficacy on mathematical comprehension skills. Also, there is no direct effect of self-esteem on mathematical understanding skills.