PRISMA
Vol 14, No 1 (2025): PRISMA

Students' Intuitiveness in Solving Mathematical Analogy Problems

Yahdillah, Nawal (Unknown)
Nusantara, Toto (Unknown)
Hidayah, Indriati Nurul (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to describe students' intuition in solving mathematical analogy problems, which is an essential aspect of analogical reasoning in 21st-century education. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. The population in this study was high school students from East Java, with the research subjects comprising students from SMAN 1 Ngoro Mojokerto and SMA Katolik St. Albertus Malang. A total of 31 students participated as samples. Data were collected using an analogy problem related to the system of equations with three variables and a validated interview guideline. The data were analyzed qualitatively by categorizing student responses and identifying intuition characteristics. The results showed that 16 out of 31 students used intuition in solving analogy problems. Their intuition was classified into two main categories: (1) catalytic inference and common sense, shown by 3 students who gave quick and concise answers using prior knowledge, and (2) the power of synthesis and common sense, found in 13 students who gave more elaborate answers based on their understanding and experience. The findings highlight the significant role of intuition in mathematical learning and suggest the need for instructional strategies that support intuitive reasoning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

prisma

Publisher

Subject

Mathematics Social Sciences

Description

This journal focuses on mathematics education and disciplined inquiry into the teaching and learning of mathematics. The scope of the journal are: Mathematics Learning Model, Media Learning Mathematics, Curriculum in Mathematics Teaching, Assessment and Evaluation in Mathematics Teaching, ...