An Analysis of Student Difficulties in Mathematics Learning in terms of Student Mathematical Connection Ability on Pythagoras Theorem

This research aimed to describe student difficulties in mathematics learning in terms of student mathematical connection ability on Pythagoras theorem. This research was a qualitative descriptive research with case study design. The research subjects were 18 the IX grade students, then reduced to 5 students and purposive sampling technique was used in this research. Triangulation data such as mathematical connection ability and difficulties of mathematic learning tests and interview were used for collecting the data. The data were analyzed by Miles and Hubermen techniques including three stages: reduction, presentation, and conclusion/verification. The findings of this research showed that, each respondent has different difficulties at each mathematical connection ability level; (1) The subject (very high) mathematical connection ability level did not have problem with all indicators of difficulties in mathematics learning; (2) The subject (high) mathematical connection ability level had associations or visual-motor combination; (3) The subject (medium) mathematical connection ability level had associations or visual-motor combination and difficulties in recognizing and using symbols; (4) The subject (low) mathematical connection ability level had little spatial disruption, association or visual-motor combination, and little difficulties in recognizing and using symbols; (5) The subject (very low) mathematical connection ability level had spatial disruption, association or visual-motor combination, and difficulties in recognizing and using symbols

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ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH BERDASARKAN TEORI KRULIK DAN RUTNICK DALAM MENGERJAKAN SOAL OLIMPIADE OLEH SISWA SMP

Pendekar : Jurnal Pendidikan Berkarakter ◽

10.31764/pendekar.v1i1.267 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 42

Author(s):

Trimahesti Trimahesti ◽

Kriswandani Kriswandani ◽

Novisita Ratu

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Mathematics Problem Solving ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Extend Abstract ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Subject ◽

Mathematics Problem

Abstrak: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematika dalam mengerjakan soal olimpiade SMP bagi siswa kelas IX SMP N 8 Salatiga. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 4 siswa yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive sampling. Berdasarkan hasil tes dan wawancara diketahui semua subjek tidak memenuhi kelima tahap Krulik & Rudnick pada soal nomor 1. Pada langkah awal tahap membaca dan berfikir (read and think) subjek telah melakukan kesalahan dalam memahami soal/masalah. Sedangkan untuk soal nomor 2 hanya 1 subjek yang tidak mampu melewati tahap kelima pada tahap teori Krulik dan Rudnick yaitu refleksi dan pengembangan (reflect and extend). Abstract: This is a qualitative descriptive research. The purpose of this research is to know the ability of mathematics problem solving in doing Junior High Olympics for students of grade IX SMP N 8 Salatiga. The research subjects consist of 4 students selected by purposive sampling technique. Based on the results of tests and interviews are known that all subjects did not meet the five stages of Krulik & Rudnick in question number 1. In the first step of reading and thinking phase, the subject has made a mistake in understanding the problem. Meanwhile, in question number 2 only 1 subject who is not able to pass the fifth stage at the stage of Krulik and Rudnick theory, that is reflect and extend.

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Analysis of Student Reversible Thinking Skills on Graph Concept

Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education ◽

10.24042/ijsme.v3i2.6768 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 185-195

Author(s):

Sugeng Sutiarso

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Research Data ◽

Ramsey Number ◽

Data Display ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Training And Education ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Subject ◽

Academic Year

The ability of reversible thinking in mathematics has less attention, but most of the mathematical subject is reversible. This type of research was qualitative descriptive which aimed to analyze student’s reversible thinking skills on the graph concept. The subject of research were students of mathematics education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Lampung University taking the graph theory in the academic year 2019/2020. Research subjects were 40 people selected by the total sampling technique. The research data was collected through tests, namely the question of Ramsey number. Data were analyzed descriptively with 3 stages, namely data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The results showed that 42.5% of students had reversible thinking skills and 57.5% of students did not have them. Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that most students did not have reversible thinking skills on graph concepts.

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An Analysis of Student Difficulties in Solving Problems of Reasoning Absolute Value Material

International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding ◽

10.18415/ijmmu.v7i9.1945 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Muhamad Akrom ◽

Triyanto Triyanto ◽

Farida Nurhasanah

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Absolute Value Equation ◽

Absolute Value ◽

Student Difficulties ◽

School Year ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Subject ◽

The Absolute ◽

Using Data ◽

Data Collection Technique

This study aims to determine the types and factors that cause student difficulties in solving reasoning problems on the absolute value material. This research is a type of qualitative descriptive. The subjects of this study were students of class X MIPA 5 SMAN 3 Surakarta in the 2019/2020 school year. Subjects were taken using a purposive sampling technique. The data collection technique used tests and interviews. Before the test is used, it is validated by an expert. Data analysis was carried out using data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The results of this study indicate that the types of student difficulties are 1) fact difficulties, where the subject has difficulty in analyzing and linking the information from the questions with the questions in the questions. The difficulty of the subject is because the subject does not understand the problem and rarely does the problem in the form of a story; 2) Conceptual difficulty, where the subject has difficulty determining the limits of the two absolute value equations. In determining the limits on the absolute value equation, it is necessary to define absolute value. The difficulty of the subject is because the subject still does not understand the absolute value material; 3) skill difficulty, where the subject has difficulty performing algebraic operations in determining the value of x. The difficulty of the subject is because the subject is not careful in doing and checking the written answers again.

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Dinamika Kemandirian Mahasiswa Perantauan

Jurnal Al-Husna ◽

10.18592/jah.v1i3.3918 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 167

Author(s):

Nadia Fauzia ◽

Asmaran Asmaran ◽

Shanty Komalasari

Keyword(s):

Parenting Style ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Research Approach ◽

Overseas Students ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Change Factors ◽

The Family ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Subject ◽

Selection Of

The purpose of this study is to discuss the dynamics of the independence of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin students and what factors are behind the independence of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin students. The reason is because overseas there are changes in conditions and situations, so that students who leave will experience dynamics of independence. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive research approach. Selection of subjects using purposive sampling technique, which is based on the characteristics of the subject in accordance with the research objectives to be carried out. The object of this research is the dynamics of independence, the subject is 5 overseas students. Data collection techniques using interviews and observations. Based on the results of research that overseas students of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin need a process to be independent in living their lives overseas. That is because overseas there has been a change. Factors that influence the dynamics of independence of overseas students at UIN Antasari Banjarmasin are factors of parenting style, the order of children in the family, age and the education system in schools.

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Analisis Persepsi Siswa SMP terhadap Pembelajaran Matematika ditinjau dari Perbedaan Gender dan Disposisi Berpikir Kreatif Matematis

Al-Jabar Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika ◽

10.24042/ajpm.v7i2.30 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 153-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bambang Sri Anggoro

Keyword(s):

Creative Thinking ◽

Mathematics Learning ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Female Students ◽

Male Students ◽

Positive Perception ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Learning Mathematics ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Negative Perceptions

This research is a qualitative research with the qualitative descriptive method. The technique of research subject taking in this research use purposive sampling technique. The subjects of this study amounted to 9 students. Data collection techniques used were questionnaire perception and disposition of students' mathematical creative thinking, observation, interview and documentation of mathematics learning. Data analysis techniques, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The validity of data in this study using the content validity, construct validity and reliability and triangulation techniques. According to the results of the study and discussion, the conclusion of this study is Based on the gender and disposition of mathematical creative thinking, the perception of mathematics learning that is produced, that is for high DBKM and positive perception is only found in male students, for high DBKM and medium perception, Male and female students, for medium DBKM and medium perception, female students tend to be more than male students, for medium DBKM and negative perceptions of male students tend to be more than female students, for low DBKM and perception is being Only in boys, and for low DBKM and negative perceptions are only found in female students. The disposition of high mathematical creative thinking and positive perception is very influential on learning mathematics because students who have high DBKM and positive perception will be better in learning mathematics than students who have DBKM and perceptions other than high DBKM and positive perceptions of mathematics learning.

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Dukungan Sosial Suami Pada Ibu Dengan Depresi Postpartum Pasca Melahirkan Anak Pertama

Psikologia Jurnal Psikologi ◽

10.21070/psikologia.v3i1.108 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Dian Mustika Sari ◽

Eko Hardi Ansyah

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Postpartum Depression ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Significant Others ◽

Research Subjects ◽

First Child ◽

Birth Factors ◽

The Subject ◽

Observation Method ◽

The Impact

This study aims to provide an overview of social support her husband with postpartum depression in mothers postpartum first child and the impact of social support provided to the mother's husband. Social support is in the form of emotional support, the support award, instrumental support and informative support. The method used in this research is using qualitative exploratory study the two subjects who had a husband and wife with postpartum depression after giving birth first child with wife aged 21-28 years. Determination of the subjects in this study using purposive sampling technique and is located in several places according to the agreement of the subject and significant others. Data collection methods used were observation method using anecdotel record with the observation that social support indicators husband and interview methods are equipped with general guidance interview. The results showed that each subject provide social support her husband with different forms of support for marriage influenced by the subject. The effect of the second wife of the study subjects also differ on the subject of the first wife can get through 25 days postpartum depression after giving birth, while the second subject can get through 40 days postpartum depression after giving birth. Factors support from significant others and coping also affect maternal postpartum depression can get through the second wife of the research subjects.

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ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN KONEKSI MATEMATIS MATERI SISTEM PERSAMAAN LINEAR DUA VARIABEL DITINJAU DARI KONEKSI REPRESENTASI DAN KONEKSI PROSEDURAL

Journal of Mathematics Education and Science ◽

10.32665/james.v3i2.158 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 87-93

Author(s):

Siti Dwi Ifa Rochmawati ◽

Junarti Junarti ◽

Ifa Khoiria Ningrum

Keyword(s):

Linear Equations ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Story Problems ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Data Presentation ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

Mathematical Symbols ◽

Study Results ◽

The Subject ◽

Mathematical Connection

This article aims to determine the extent of the mathematical connection ability of the linear equations system of two variables in terms of the connection representation and procedural connections. This type of research uses a qualitative approach. This study's subjects were the students of class X MIPA 1 MA P2K Al Hidayah Lajukidul, which numbered 24 students. However, only six subjects were taken based on the level of mathematical connection ability high, medium, and low that had been selected by mathematics subject teachers based on students' ability to solve math story problems. The research instrument consisted of tests and interview questions. Data analysis techniques using the model of Miles and Huberman include data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The study results showed that in question no. 1, all research subjects can represent connections and procedural connections, students can write mathematical symbols and answer questions using formulas correctly. In problem no.2, only the subject of high mathematical connection ability can connect representation and procedural connections. The other subject is not quite right in writing mathematical symbols. In question no.3, only subjects with low mathematical connection ability do not have representation and procedural connection skills; students only write what is known but is incomplete. In conclusion, the two-variable linear equation system's mathematical connection ability in terms of the connection representation and procedural connections are not evenly distributed. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauhmana kemampuan koneksi matematis materi sistem persamaan linear dua variabel ditinjau dari koneksi representasi dan koneksi prosedural. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas X MIPA 1 MA P2K Al Hidayah Lajukidul yang berjumlah 24 siswa tetapi hanya diambil 6 subjek berdasarkan tingkat kemampuan koneksi matematis tinggi, sedang, dan rendah yang telah dipilih oleh guru mata pelajaran matematika berdasarkan kemampuan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita matematika. Instrumen penelitian terdiri dari soal tes dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada soal no. 1 semua subjek penelitian mempunyai kemampuan koneksi representasi dan koneksi prosedural, siswa mampu menuliskan simbol matematika dan menjawab soal menggunakan rumus dengan benar. Pada soal no.2 hanya subjek kemampuan koneksi matematis tinggi yang mempunyai kemampuan koneksi representasi dan koneksi prosedural, subjek yang lain kurang tepat dalam menuliskan simbol matematika. Pada soal no.3 hanya subjek kemampuan koneksi matematis rendah yang belum mempunyai kemampuan koneksi representasi dan prosedural, siswa hanya menuliskan apa yang diketahui tetapi tidak lengkap. Kesimpulannya kemampuan koneksi matematis materi sistem persamaan linear dua variabel ditinjau dari koneksi representasi dan koneksi prosedural belum merata.

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An Analysis of Students’ Difficulties in Solving Story Based Problems and Its Alternative Solutions

JRAMathEdu (Journal of Research and Advances in Mathematics Education) ◽

10.23917/jramathedu.v1i2.3720 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 140-153 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tika Karlina Rachmawati

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Model ◽

Wind Direction ◽

Unit Length ◽

Test Method ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Subject ◽

High Ability Students ◽

Alternative Solutions

This study aims to analyze the students’ difficulties of MTs Negeri Surakarta 1 in solving story based problems on the subject of Pythagoras along with its alternative solutions. This is a qualitative descriptive research. This study illustrates the difficulties of students in solving story based problemsof the subject of Pythagoras. Research subjects in this study is composed of three students of class IX with each capable of high, medium and low. The data collection was condducted using the test method and the method of interview. The results of this study indicate that low-ability students have difficulty in determining the direction of wind direction, understand the intent of the language that is understood about the story, the difficulty in making a mathematical model as well as difficulties in the calculation. Difficulties experienced by the studentswith medium capability are determining the drawing of wind direction, understanding the intent of the language that is understood about the story, and making a mathematical model. While the high-ability students have no significant problems in understanding a story about the subject of Pythagoras, they just forgot to add ± sign in the answers, and the unit of length in the final calculation. However, the unit length was written in the final conclusions.

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Efektivitas Mendengarkan Murottal Al-Quran Dalam Menurunkan Tingkat Insomnia Pada Mahasiswa

Psikis Jurnal Psikologi Islami ◽

10.19109/psikis.v5i2.2103 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 146-154

Author(s):

Masita Aprilini ◽

Ahmad Yasser Mansyur ◽

Ahmad Ridfah

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Severity Index ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Design Experiment ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Significance Level ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Insomnia Severity Index ◽

The Subject ◽

Insomnia Severity

The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of listening murottal Quran to reduce insomnia level in student. The research subjects were chosen by purposive sampling technique. The subject of this research were 5 students who experienced insomnia and measured using insomnia severity index. This research using one group pretest-posttest design experiment. Murottal Quran, Surah Ar-Rahman, was heard using MP3 player, with duration of 16.00 minutes for 8 days before bedtime. The results of data testing using Wilcoxon test find a significance level of 0.031 (p <0.05), pretest mean is 17.6, and posttest mean is 11.6. The results show that listening to murottal Quran is effective in reduced insomnia levels in students.

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Value Clarification Technique in Enhancing Forgiveness

Abjadia ◽

10.18860/abj.v4i1.6288 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Khairul Bariyyah Arif ◽

Julianne Kamilia Riza ◽

Parid Rilo Pambudi

Keyword(s):

Character Education ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Negative Influence ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

Matched Pairs ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Training Material ◽

Self Forgiveness ◽

8Th Grade ◽

The Subject

The ability to forgive others is a condition in which a person is able to change the negative influence and solve dissonance and distress that accompany some life events into something constructive and pleasant. One technique that can be used to improve forgiveness is the Value Clarification Technique. The purpose of this study is to find out whether value clarification techniques are effective in increasing the ability to forgive others in MTs students. The research method used was experimental research with the type of One group pretest-posttest design. The research subjects were 8th grade MTs Al-Urwatul Wutsqo Jombang which were selected by purposive sampling technique. The instruments used were the Enright Forgiveness Inventory (EFI) attitude scale, and the training guide used as training material. Data is analyzed by analysts at Wilcoxon Matched Pairs Signed Ranks Test. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the value clarification technique is effective to increase the ability to forgive others in MTs students. The suggestions for this research are: (1) To get maximum results in the application of value clarification techniques, the counselor is expected to pay more attention to the cultural factors possessed by the subject, (2) Further researchers are expected to further deepen the research topic on self forgiveness (self-forgiveness/intrapersonal forgiveness), which is also a matter that needs attention, in order to maximize character education activities. القدرة على مسامحة الآخرين هي موقف سلبي ومضطرب يكون أحيانًا بناء وممتعًا. أحد الأساليب التي يمكن استخدامها لتحسين المغفرة هي تقنية توضيح القيمة. الغرض من هذه الدراسة هو معرفة ما إذا كانت تقنيات التوضيح فعالة في زيادة القدرة على مسامحة الآخرين في طلاب MTs. طريقة البحث المستخدمة هي البحث التجريبي مع نوع من تصميم الاختبار القبلي التجريبي. كانت الموضوعات البحثية هي MTs من الصف الثامن Al-Urwatul Wutsqo Jombang التي تم اختيارها بواسطة تقنية أخذ العينات الهادفة. كانت الأدوات المستخدمة هي مقياس اتجاه مخزون الغفران (EFI) ، ودليل التدريب المستخدم كمواد تدريبية. تحليل البيانات من قبل المحلل في ويلكوكون المتطابقة أزواج وقعت في المرتبة اختبار. بناءً على نتائج هذه الدراسة ، تم التوصل إلى أن قيمة تقنية التوضيح كانت زيادة القدرة على مسامحة الآخرين في طلاب MTs. الاقتراحات الخاصة بهذا البحث هي: (1) مزيد من المعلومات حول التقنيات المملوكة ، أهم العوامل التي يمتلكها هذا الموضوع ، (2) من المتوقع أن يواصل الباحثون المزيد من تعميق موضوع بحث عن المغفرة الذاتية (المغفرة الذاتية / المغفرة الشخصية) ، وهي أيضًا مسألة تحتاج إلى اهتمام ، من أجل تعظيم طابع الأنشطة التعليمية.

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