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Ali Shodikin
Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia
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Mathematical Problem-Solving Abilities in Algebraic Operations through Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) Izzati Mauren Sefira; Ali Shodikin
Hipotenusa: Journal of Mathematical Society Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Hipotenusa : Journal of Mathematical Society
Publisher : Program Studi Tadris Matematika Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/hipotenusa.v8i1.4526

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This study aims to describe the mathematical problem-solving abilities of seventh-grade students in algebraic operations through the RME approach, focusing on two aspects, how the characteristics of RME support or constrain students’ problem-solving processes, and students’ problem-solving performance based on three of Polyas’ stages. Problem-solving abilities were analyzed using three of Polya’s stages, understanding the problem, devising a plan, and implementing the plan. The looking-back stage was excluded as this study focuses on processes explicitly documented in students’ written responses. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with 11 seventh-grade students as research subjects. Data were collected through written tests and interviews. The results of the study show that the indicator implementing a plan was the most frequently mentioned in students’ responses. The indicator understanding the problem and formulating a plan remained relatively low, most students did not fully list the given and asked information, nor did they explicitly state their problem-solving strategies. The use of real-world contexts in RME helps students understand problem situations, but it has not yet fully encouraged structured planning. These findings indicate the need to strengthen the early stages of problem-solving in RME instruction so that students can solve problems more systematically.
Co-Authors Izzati Mauren Sefira