AdMathEduSt: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Pendidikan Matematika
Vol 6, No 9: September 2019

ANALYSIS OF STUDENT'S ERROR IN PROBLEM-SOLVING ON THE SOCIAL ARITHMETIC MATERIAL

Mira Amalia Yudhanti (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)
Nur Arina Hidayati (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2019

Abstract

Based on the author's observation, many students have difficulty in solving the story problem. This study aims to determine student errors and the causes of student error using the Polya method. Polya error analysis is a method used to analyze mistakes made by students with four stages. This research is qualitative research with a type of descriptive research. This research is the students of class VII-B State Junior High School (SMP N) 5 Banguntapan Bantul. The object of this research is the student's mistake in solving the problem based on Polya. Data collection techniques in this research are problem-solving and interview. According to Miles and Huberman, data analysis techniques using data analysis, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed that the types of students' mistakes made by the research subjects on solving problem question of social arithmetic form were 50% misconceptions, 65% for made a settlement plan, 70% for executed a settlement plan, and reviewed the process and results by 65%. The most common mistake is at the stage for executed a settlement plan. Factors that cause errors are made because students are not careful in problem-solving.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AdMathEdust

Publisher

Subject

Mathematics

Description

The aim of the Ahmad Dahlan Mathematics Education Students (AdmathEduSt), p-ISSN 2355-8199, e-ISSN 2775-5746, is to provide an academics forum for the sharing, dissemination, and discussion of result research, experience, and perspectives across a wide range of mathematics education, applied ...