MATHEdunesa
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Mathedunesa Volume 15 Nomor 2 Tahun 2026

Analyzing Students' Contextual Problem-Solving on the Pythagorean Theorem Based on Learning Styles

Amelia Rida Zahra Hardian Hardian (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Tatag Yuli Eko Siswono (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Novita Vindri Harini (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to explore the problem-solving processes of students in solving contextual problems related to the Pythagorean Theorem based on their learning styles. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach involving three students representing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. Data were collected through written tests and semi-structured interviews, and analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that students demonstrate different ways of thinking in constructing problem-solving processes. Visual learners tend to use diagrams and visual representations to organize information. Auditory learners demonstrate a sequential problem-solving process through verbal reasoning and internal dialogue. Meanwhile, kinesthetic learners engage with the problem through physical and spatial imagination using movement and gestures. Although some parts of the process are expressed through different forms, such as verbal explanation or mental reflection, the findings show that students construct understanding and connect mathematical concepts with contextual situations. These results emphasize that differences in learning styles are reflected in how students think, represent, and process problems

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mathedunesa

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

MATHEdunesa is a scientific journal of mathematics education published by the Mathematics Department of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of Universitas Negeri Surabaya. MATHEdunesa accepts and publishes research articles and book review in the field of Education, which includes: ✅ ...