Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA
Vol 23, No 1 (2022): Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA

Strategies to Minimize Students’ Learning Obstacle in Fractions: A Grounded Theory

Muhamad Galang Isnawan (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Nahdlatul Wathan Mataram)
Didi Suryadi (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Nahdlatul Wathan Mataram)
Turmudi Turmudi (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Nahdlatul Wathan Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Mar 2022

Abstract

: Fractions are a fundamental mathematical concept that is quite important for life. However, the existing facts prove that fraction concepts in mathematics are a problem that has become a learning obstacle for students in schools. Therefore, this study aims to find alternative strategies to minimize the learning obstacle. The researcher then used a grounded theory design to find this strategy. Researchers also combined research design with phenomenology to find the core categories. Researchers used systematic analysis (open, axial, and selective), combined with thematic analysis with NVivo-12. The analysis results revealed that ontogenic in the form of participants were unable to simplify, determine equivalent fractions, and carelessness was the most significant learning obstacle. The strategy obtained was the use of a didactic design based on a didactical situation in collaboration with didactical design research, which would minimize student learning barriers on fractions. Keywords: fractions, learning obstacle, grounded theory, phenomenology, didactical situation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/jpmipa/v23i1.pp87-99

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpmipa

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Subject

Education

Description

Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA (JPMIPA) focused on mathematics education, science education, and the use of technology in the educational field. In more detail, the scope of interest are, but not limited to: STEM/STEAM Education Environmental and Sustainability Education Scientific Literacy Computer-based ...