JISIP: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan
Vol 8, No 4 (2024): JISIP (Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan) (November)

Analysis of Students' Difficulties in Solving Mathematics Problems in Grade 4 Elementary School

Ahmad Syaf (STKIP Harapan Bima)
Azra Fauzi (STKIP Harapan Bima)
Lisda Ramdhani (STKIP Harapan Bima)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Nov 2024

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the difficulties faced by fourth-grade students in solving mathematical problem-solving tasks based on Polya’s stages: understanding the problem, planning a strategy, implementing the plan, and evaluating the results. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach with four fourth-grade students at SDN Lido, Bima Regency, as subjects. Data were collected through observation, written tests, and interviews with the teacher. The findings indicate that students struggle at each stage of problem-solving, particularly in understanding the problem and selecting appropriate strategies. Factors such as lack of conceptual understanding, accuracy in calculations, and limited habit of evaluating answers contribute to these difficulties. These findings suggest the need for a more structured instructional approach and a supportive learning environment to enhance students' problem-solving skills.

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JISIP

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Arts Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan merupakan kumpulan artikel ilmiah ilmu sosial dan pendidikan berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan hasil kajian pustaka. Jurnal ini menggunakan Bahasa Indonesia. Terbit 3 kali setiap tahun pada bulan Maret, Juli, dan ...