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

An Analysis of Students’ Mathematical Representations in Solving Algebraic Problem of Seventh Grade Based on Gender

Widya Astuti (Universitas Tadulako)
Fajriani (Universitas Tadulako)
Rizal (Universitas Tadulako)
Sukayasa (Universitas Tadulako)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to describe the mathematical representations of male and female students in solving algebraic problem. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. The subjects consisted of two seventh -grade students from SMP Negeri 9 Palu selected through written tests and interviews. The research results show that during the understanding the problem stage, male subjects used verbal, symbolic, and visual representations, whereas female subjects used only verbal and symbolic representations. During the making a plan and carrying out the plan stages, both subjects used symbolic representations by writing down formulas, forming equations, and performing algebraic operations to arrive at the solution. In the looking back stage, the female subject used verbal and symbolic representations more comprehensively by rechecking the solution and providing a coherent explanation, whereas the male subject only wrote down the final conclusion without performing a thorough recheck.

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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, ...