Math Didactic: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
Vol 6 No 1 (2020)

The profile of junior high school students’ problem solving in answering the content TIMSS test of algebra on ideal problem solving

Maria Krissanti (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana)
Tri Nova Hasti Yunianta (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Apr 2020

Abstract

This research aims to determine the profile of students' problem solving in solving TIMSS algebraic content based on IDEAL problem solving (I-Identify problems, D-Define goals, E-Explore possible strategies, A-Anticipate outcomes and actions, and L-Look back and learn ) in class VIII students at Christian Middle School 2 Salatiga. This research is a qualitative research. There are 3 multiple choice questions TIMSS algebra content with the topic of patterns, forms of algebra, as well as equations and functions. The selection of subjects in this study using purposive sampling obtained as many as 3 subjects. Data collection techniques used were tests, interviews, and documentation. Analysis of the data used is the IDEAL problem solving indicator Based on the results of tests and interviews, it shows that some subjects have been able to carry out the stages of problem solving appropriately and coherently, but some subjects are also lacking in the Explore possible strategies and Look back and learn stages.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

math

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Subject

Mathematics

Description

Math Didactic: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika welcomes high-quality manuscripts resulted from a research project or literature review in the scope of mathematics education, which includes, but is not limited to the following topics: Realistic Mathematics Education, Design/Development Research in ...