Journal Focus Action of Research Mathematic (Factor M)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024)

Analysis of students' dual processes in solving number pattern questions and providing scaffolding

Firnanda, Ganis Irma (Unknown)
Susiswo (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2024

Abstract

This research aims to describe students' dual-process in solving number pattern questions and scaffolding that support students' dual-process. This research uses a qualitative research approach with a case study type. The subjects of this research were two 10th grade high school students. The subjects' written answers, recorded interviews, and researcher notes were used as the basis to analyze the subjects' dual-process and scaffolding. There are three findings from this research. First, subjects tend to activate mental processes that are automatic, subjective-empirical, and often occur unconsciously in solving number pattern questions. Second, errors occur due to the subject's tendency towards one of the mental processes which are automatic, subjective-empirical, and often occur unconsciously. Third, scaffolding in the form of questions and instructions by the researcher supports the activeness of the subject's mental processes which are empirically accurate and involve deeper consideration more thorough analysis, and greater consciousness in decision-making, thereby helping the subject correct his mistakes when solving number pattern questions. The findings of this research indicate that the tendency to activate mental processes that are automatic, subjective-empirical, and often occur unconsciously can cause disadvantages. Therefore, the learning process needs strategies that support students to optimize both mental processes. Teacher training that focuses on learning strategies that support students to optimize the use of both mental processes needs to be held regularly.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

factorm

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

Journal Factor M focuses on the main issues in mathematics education and applied mathematics. In addition, Journal Factor M also discusses issues that generally exist in the field of mathematics ...