PRISMA
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): PRISMA

Students' Mathematical Connections in Solving Word Problems Based on Polya's Stages

Oktavianus Rudi Sutardi (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Lathiful Anwar (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Makbul Muksar (Universitas Negeri Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the mathematical connection ability of grade XI students in solving story problems of linear equations of three variables in terms of problem solving steps according to Polya. The method used in this research is qualitative research. Student connection data was collected using tests and interviews. Then the students' connection data were analyzed based on three types of connections, namely modeling connections, connections between concepts and procedure connections. The results showed that the modeling connection process occurred in the understand the problem and carry out the plan steps. The connection process between concepts occurs at the device a plane and carry out the plan steps. While the procedural connection in the carry out the plan and look back steps.  Students' mathematical connection skills are shown in translating problems into mathematical models, connecting between mathematical concepts and procedures. The connection component that has not been mastered by students is not understanding the concept of simplifying equations by grouping similar terms. Students tend to use the operation of moving segments in simplifying the equation.

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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, ...