. This research aims to understand: (1) The differences in creative thinking abilities of the students of SMAN 8 Bulukumba before and after using learning model of cycle engagement, exploration, evaluation, elaboration, and evaluation (5E) with mind mapping, (2) The effect of learning model of cycle engagement, exploration, evaluation, elaboration, and evaluation (5E) with mind mapping implementation towards students' creative thinking abilities. This quasi experiment research done with pretest posttest group design. The Instruments used were creative thinking tests and learning implementation form. Data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially to paired sample t-test. Based on descriptive analysis, it showed the average score of creative thinking abilities of students after using the learning model was higher than the score before using the learning model. The inferential analysis showed the P value was 0,000 means there is a difference in score of creative thinking abilities before and after the implementation of the learning model. It can be concluded that the learning model of 5E with mind mapping might improve students' creative thinking abilities.