AlphaMath: Journal of Mathematics Education
Alphamath: Vol. 12, No. 1, May 2026

Revealing Students’ Computational Thinking Error Patterns in Solving Two-Variable Linear Inequality Systems

Israil Sitepu (Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas)
Delvi Kristiani Jaluhu (Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas)
Sinta Dameria Simanjuntak (Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas)
Ribka Kariani br Sembiring (Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to identify and describe patterns of students’ computational thinking errors in solving systems of linear inequalities in two variables. Specifically, it examines errors occurring at each stage of computational thinking, such as problem decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm construction, as well as the underlying factors contributing to these errors. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed. The participants consisted of 36 tenth-grade students. Data were collected through written tests, observation, and semi-structured interviews to explore students’ cognitive processes in depth. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that students experienced errors at all stages of computational thinking. Students encountered difficulties identifying relevant information during problem decomposition, recognizing conceptual relationships during pattern recognition, transforming problems into appropriate mathematical representations during abstraction, and constructing systematic solution procedures during algorithm construction. These errors were primarily attributed to insufficient conceptual understanding, difficulties in interpreting problem statements, and limitations in formulating effective problem-solution strategies. These findings provide valuable insights into students’ learning difficulties and may serve as a foundation for designing more effective instructional strategies to enhance students’ computational thinking skills.

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Journal Info

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alphamath

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Subject

Mathematics

Description

AlphaMath: Journal of Mathematics Education adalah jurnal pendidikan matematika yang menyajikan artikel hasil pemikiran dan penelitian serta perkembangan mutakhir. Alphamath merupakan jurnal peer reviewed dan open access. Alphamath diterbitkan oleh Prodi Pendidikan Matematika Universitas ...