Journal of Mathematics and Mathematics Education (JMME)
Vol 1, No 2 (2011): Journal of Mathematics and Mathematics Education

PROSES BERPIKIR SISWA KELAS IX SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA YANG BERKEMAMPUAN MATEMATIKA TINGGI DALAM MEMECAHKAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA

Tri Atmojo Kusmayadi (Prodi Magister Pendidikan Matematika, Pascasarjana, FKIP – UNS)
Imam Sujadi (Prodi Magister Pendidikan Matematika, Pascasarjana, FKIP – UNS)
Muhtarom Muhtarom (Dosen Pendidikan Matematika IKIP PGRI Semarang Jl. Lontar Nomor 1 (Sidodadi Timur) Semarang Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Dec 2011

Abstract

Abstract: This  study  aim  to  describe  the  students’  thinking  process  of  9th  grade  of  Junior High School has a high mathematics capability in solving the mathematics problem based on Polya rule. This  study  is  qualitative  descriptive  research.  The  criteria  of  subject  selection included the students’ has a high mathematics capability and communication fluency both spoken  and  written.  The  data  collection  was  done  using  written  test  and  task-based interview  techniques.  Data  analysis  done  based  on  written  test  data  and  task-based interview techniques data. And then it has been done the method triangulation to get valid subject data.  Finally,  the  result  of  description  thinking  process  as  follows:  students  with  high mathematics  capability,  in  understanding  problem  using  assimilation  thinking  process, make  a  plan  using  assimilation  and  accommodation  thinking  process.  Assimilation thinking process can be identified when the students can mention the prerequisite material, can directly relate the sides kite (BF = FG) and can directly develop problem solving plan. Meanwhile,  accommodation  thinking  process  can  be  seen  when  the  students  drew  an auxiliary  line  from  E  to  the  right  thereby  intersecting  with  CD  line  (the  intersection  was labeled  H  point),  so  devided  trapezoid  AEDG  become  right  triangle  EHG  and  rectangle AEHD. In carrying out a plan and in looking back at the completed solution, the students used assimilation thinking process. Keywords: thinking process, mathematics problem, and problem solving.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jmme

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

Journal Mathematics and Mathematics Education (JMME) is a peer-refereed open-access journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of mathematics and mathematics education. This journal was founded by the Magister of Mathematics Education, ...