Math Educa Journal
Vol 9, No 2 (2025)

ANALYSIS OF STUDENT ERRORS IN SOLVING STORY PROBLEMS BASED ON KASTOLAN'S THEORY

Astri Zulaika Pohan (UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)
Andi Susanto (UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)
Christina Khaidir (UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

Errors in solving math story problems remain a common problem among students. This is due to the lack of in-depth analysis by teachers of the types of errors made by students based on Kastolan's theory, resulting in the same patterns of errors being repeated. Based on this problem, this study aims to identify and describe the types of errors made by students in solving mathematical story problems based on Kastolan's theory. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach with a sample of 36 students in class X.E6 at SMAN 2 Bukittinggi, selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a story problem test on trigonometry consisting of five questions. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to obtain the percentage of each type of error. The results showed that 21 students (59.44%) made conceptual errors, 24 students (67.67%) made procedural errors, and 22 students (62.78%) made technical errors. Thus, procedural errors were the most dominant type of error made by students. These findings indicate the need for more systematic learning strategies and an emphasis on procedural understanding in solving mathematical story problems.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

matheduca

Publisher

Subject

Mathematics

Description

Math Educa Journal diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Tadris Matematika Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan UIN Imam Bonjol Padang sejak tahun 2017. Terbit dua kali setahun pada bulan April dan Oktober. Berisi tulisan yang diangkat dari hasil penelitian di bidang: Matematika dan Pendidikan matematika. ...