ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' ABILITY TO SOLVE MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS ON CONTEXTUAL PROBLEMS INVOLVING ALGEBRAIC FORMS
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https://doi.org/10.26418/jpmipa.v15i3.80590Keywords:
Contextual Problems, Mathematics, Problem Solving SkillsAbstract
This research is motivated by the fact that problem solving is a basic ability that every student must have. However, observations in the field show that students' mathematical problem-solving skills, especially in the material of algebraic form operations, are still relatively low. This study aims to describe students' mathematical problem-solving skills based on Polya's theory, which consists of four stages: (1) understanding the problem, (2) planning problem solving, (3) implementing the plan, and (4) re-examining the results. This study involved 26 ninth grade students as subjects. The method used was descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques including tests, interviews, and documentation, data analysis conducted based on four levels of problem-solving ability: excellent, good, sufficient, and deficient. The results showed that students' mathematical problem-solving ability on algebraic form operation material obtained as a whole was still relatively low with a scale of 42%. The implications of these findings indicate the need for the alication of more varied and contextualized teaching strategies to improve students' problem-solving skills. This research can be the basis for teachers in providing further assistance to students who are experiencing difficulties, focusing on improving skills in understanding and solving mathematical problems as a whole.References
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