International Journal on Emerging Mathematics Education
IJEME, Vol. 4 No. 1, March 2020

Analysis of Student Errors in Learning Circle Based on the Watson Error Category

Ni Nyoman Riantini W. (Ganesha University of Education)
I Nengah Suparta (Ganesha University of Education)
I Gusti Putu Sudiarta (Ganesha University of Education)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Dec 2020

Abstract

Error analysis is a process of reviewing students' answers to identify patterns of understanding. Errors in mathematics are considered as deviations from the actual solution of a problem. The aim of the study is to analyze student errors based on the Watson error category learning circle. In this study students were given 5 essay mathematical problems, and then analyzed their errors based on 8 Watson error categories and continued by interviewing 1 student for each category of error. This study was conducted at SMP PGRI 3 Denpasar in a class on IX grade with 40 students. The results show that the percentage of student errors categories obtained from this study as follows: comprehension errors 54%, transformation errors 18%, process skills errors 15%, encoding errors 7%. Students are interviewed to find out carelessness and motivation that affect students' mistakes. While for question form category we found no errors. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJEME

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

International Journal on Emerging Mathematics Education (IJEME) is a peer-reviewed open access journal published twice in a year (March and September). The IJEME aims to provide an international forum for researchers and professionals to share their ideas on all topics related to mathematics ...