Jurnal Didaktik Matematika
Vol 10, No 1 (2023): April 2023

Profile of Students Mathematical Understanding through Diagnostic Tests Viewed from Multiple Intelligences

Ika Mulia Diarni (Mathematic Education Department, Universitas Syiah Kuala)
M. Ikhsan ((Scopus ID: 57208733511) Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh)
Bintang Zaura (Mathematic Education Department, Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Rahmah Johar ((Scopus ID: 57193153403), Magister Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Mailizar Mailizar ((Scopus ID: 57204470807) Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2023

Abstract

Mathematic has characteristics of abstract objects, so mathematical understanding is needed in studying mathematics. Until now, no research has examined students mathematical understanding viewed from multiple intelligences. This study aims to determine the profile of students mathematical understanding through diagnostic tests reviewed from multiple intelligences. This was a quantitative approach with population of all students in one of the junior high schools in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, and sample was 44 students selected by purposive sampling. Data collection was carried using multiple intelligence questionnaire and mathematical understanding test. Data analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that students with mathematical logic intelligence able to define concepts verbally, interpret, identify, and distinguish concepts; students with linguistic, naturalistic, and existential intelligence able to define concepts verbally, interpret, and distinguish concepts; students with musical and kinesthetic intelligence able to define concepts verbally and interpret concepts; students with spatial intelligence able to interpret, identify, and distinguish concepts; and students with interpersonal intelligence able to interpret and distinguish concepts. The implication of this research is that teachers need to understand and realize that students' multiple intelligences are an important aspect that needs to be considered in delivering class material to improve students' mathematical understanding.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DM

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Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

JURNAL DIDAKTIK MATEMATIKA IS A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING AND LEARNING, TECHNOLOGY IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING AND LEARNING, AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION. THE SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL INCLUDES: a. Mathematics teaching and learning in primary school, high school, and higher education. b. ...