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Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research
ISSN : 22526455     EISSN : 25024507     DOI : -
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Problem Solving Ability Viewed From The Adversity Quotient on Mathematics Connected Mathematics Project Learning (Cmp) With Etnomathematics Nuanced
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 7 No 1 (2018): December 2018
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This study has purpose to (1) determine the effectiveness of learning by using Connected Mathematics Project with ethnomathematics nuanced to enhance the problem solving ability (2) to find out the increase of love local culture characters of students in the learning of Connected Mathematics Project, and (3) to describe the problem solving ability of students vied from the adversity quotient. This research applied mixed method research type with sequential explanatory design. Subjects in this study was determined by the score of the adversity quotient by using the Adversity Response Profile to the students of grade VIIA of SMP N 12 Semarang. Data collection techniques was done by using observation, test and interview. The effectiveness was analyzed based on (1) test of average similarity; (2) test of completeness, (3) test of proportion , (4) test of average different test. The increased of love local culture character wa analyzed by using paired sample t test. The results of the study showed that the learning model of Connected Mathematics Project with ethnomathematics nuanced is effective toward the problem solving ability. Students with Climber category tend to have a better problem solving abilities than students with Quitter category and Camper. Students wuth Quitter category can understand problem, but less able to plan a problem solving and complete the problem solving plan and not being able to crosscheck the problem solving. Students with Camper category can understand problems and devise a plan for the problem solving, but less able to carry out the problem solving plan and crosscheck the problem solving. Students with Climber category were able to understand a problem, plan the problem solving and implement the problem solving plan, as well as re-examine the problem solving obtained properly.
Analysis of Problem Solving Ability in Quadrilateral Topic on Model Eliciting Activities Learning Containing Ethnomathematics
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 7 No 1 (2018): December 2018
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The low ability to solve mathematics problems and the character of local cultural love is due to lack of habituation in problem-solving that is associated with everyday life situation and the learning model used is not in accordance with local cultural values. This study aims to analyze the validity, the practicality, the effectiveness of the learning tools implementation, and the characteristics of the problem-solving ability of learners on the learning of MEA with ethnomathematics. The research method used was mixed method of concurrent embedded model. At the beginning of the study was given an initial problem-solving test in experiment and control classes as well as giving a questionnaire of the love of local culture in the experimental class, then the experimental MEA learning was carried out on the experimental class and the PBL learning in the control class. At the end of the study, final tests on the problem-solving ability was conducted in experimental and control classes as well as giving a local love questionnaire in the experimental class. The results showed that the MEA learning containing ethnomathematics on quadrilateral topics is valid, practical, and effective. The results of the characteristics of the problem-solving abilities analysis of the upper group, students have been able to solve the problem properly according to Polya's steps, the problem-solving ability of students in the middle group is still difficult in the step of calculating, while the students in the lower group have difficulty in planning a solution.
Analysis of Mathematical Problem Solving Skills using Meta-Cognitive Strategy from The Perspective of Gender-Based Self-Efficacy
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 7 No 1 (2018): December 2018
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This research aims to analyze the effect improved self-efficacy in students’ ability to solve mathematical problems from the gender perspective with the implementation of meta-cognitive strategy for the topic of prism and pyramid. It is a mixed method research using the concurrent embedded model. Subjects involved were students of Class VIII (eighth grade) of MTs Asy-Syarifah Mranggen (Islamic Junior High School of Mranggen). It is found in the field that when students have to deal with applied mathematics concerning everyday life problems of significant difficulty level, they are not confident about their own abilities to solve them. Results show that 1) Self-efficacy greatly influences students’ ability in solving mathematical problems; 2) At the same level of self-efficacy, boys and girls undergo the same process and get the same results in terms of mathematical problem solving skills; 3) Students have different levels of ability in solving mathematical problems based on self-efficacy; 4) There has been an increase in self-efficacy prior to and after the implementation of met-cognitive strategy for the topic of prism and pyramid.
The Analysis of Mathematical Literacy Skill and Respect to Local Culture toward Pogil Learning with Ethnomathematics
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 7 No 1 (2018): December 2018
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The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of POGIL learning with ethnomathematics towards students’ mathematical literacy skills. The population in this study were X graders students of State Senior High School 6 Cirebon in the academic year of 2015/2016. This study used quantitative methods. The sample was chosen by random sampling and it was obtained the class of X 1 as a control class with conventional learning and X 2 as an experiment class with POGIL model learning with ethnomathematics. The data collection methods were tests of mathematical literacy skills. The data analysis used was completeness test and average difference test. The results show that (1) the average mathematical literacy skill in POGIL learning with ethnomathematics has achieved classical completeness, it is at least 75% of students achieve a minimum score of 70; (2) the average class of mathematics literacy ability in POGIL learning with ethnomathematics is better than conventional learning class. From these results, it is said that POGIL learning with ethnomathematics is effective.
An Analysis of Mathematical Problem Solving Ability in Terms of Students’ Cognitive Style in Learning PBL Includes Ethnomatematics
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 8 No 1 (2019): June 2019
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This study aims to (1) analyze the students’ mathematics problem solving ability with cognitive style in learning PBL which contains Ethnomathematics; (2) analyze the students’ mathematics problem solving ability with cognitive style viewed from gender defferentiation. Type of the research is descriptive qualitative research. The data was taken from Group Embedded Figure Test (GEFT). The subjects of this research were given introduction of Polya problem solving steps and Problem Solving Test (TPM). The students’ answers in TPM were analyzed and the research subjects were interviewed as triangulation. The result of this research showed that (1) Field Dependent man (FDLk) subjects could write detected and questioned matters, not clear enough in making problem sketch, could not finish the problems in all Polya steps. Field Dependent woman (FDPr) subjects could write detected and questioned matters, could arrange the completion planning, could not implement the completion planning and recheck the result of completion; (2) Field Intermediate man (FDILk) and Field Intermediate woman (FDIPr) subjects could not be carefully and only could finish three of four steps in Polya problem solving; (3) Field Independence man (FILk) and Field Independence woman (FIPr) could finish all Polya steps. Teachers should be able to create learning activities that are adjusted to the students’ cognitive styles, correct preriquisite knowledge, give counting skill, and give open-ended questions so the students have good problem solving abilities. Keywords: Cognitive Style, Problem Solving Ability, Problem Solving
Difficulty Analysis of Mathematical Problem Solving in Accordance with Student Dependent Fields Based on Marzano Taxonomy for Grade VIII Students
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 8 No 1 (2019): June 2019
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Cognitive style is an individual characteristic in using cognitive function (solving problems). One of the widely studied cognitive styles are field dependent cognitive style and field independent cognitive style. Nowadays problem solving abilities are important to our life. Student difficulties in solving problems is very various. Students low abilities can be seen from how many students make the mistakes in solving the problems. Marzano Taxonomy is developed to break the limitation of Bloom Taxonomy. Marzano Taxonomy cognitive level can be divided into four components retrieval, comprehension, analysis, and utilization. The purpose of this observation is analyse the mathematics problem solving according to level cognitive Marzano Taxonomy viewed from students field dependent cognitive style and students field independent cognitive style.This observation was conducted with qualitative method. Population of this observation is 7th grade students from Junior High School 1 Donorojo Jepara District. The observation sampling technique is cluster random sampling which is random sampling. Based on the results of the research and discussion above, it was found tha t:1)the difficulties experienced by students with the Field Dependent cognitive style in solving mathematical problems based planning. 2).Students with the Field Dependent cognitive style lack the courage to solution. This observation was conducted with qualitative method. Population of this observation is 7th grade students from Junior High School 1 Donorojo Jepara District. The observation sampling technique is cluster random sampling which is random sampling. Based on the results of the research and discussion above, it was found tha t:1)the difficulties experienced by students with the Field Dependent cognitive style in solving mathematical problems based planning. 2). students with the Field Dependent cognitive style lack the courage to solution.3). )the difficulties experienced by students with the Field Independent cognitive style in solving mathematical problems based.4). students with the Field Independent cognitive style don’t have the courage to solution.
Analysis Metacognition and Communication Mathematics in Blended Learning Use Google Classroom
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 8 No 1 (2019): June 2019
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Communication and metacognition ability of students in SMK N 11 Semarang is still low. Students have difficulties in presenting ideas with math language also their awareness of thinking is still low so that it difficult math problem solving .This study aims to know the effectiveness of blended learning use on communication and metacognition of students. The subject of the research is students class X AN 2 of SMK N 11 semarang 2018 / 2019 .The research uses qualitative and quantitative methods . Data is collected from filling out the questionnaires of metacognition and conducting metacognition ; also math communication test. The results show that ( 1 ) The awareness of metacognisi importance being masticated, students tend to be less optimal in using their experiences and knowledge to address the math issues . ( 2 ) Blended learning is significant on raising the awareness of metacognition .The majority of students having high metacognition because they tend to use their knowledge and experiences to finish math problems in high category . ( 3 ) Math communication ability of students on the linear equation system with two variables includes solved by average 80,1 .In terms of the indicators , the average of expressing math ideas (making math models) is 88,2 , the ability to count and understand is 79,2. Interpret and describe relations with math models or make inferences is 72;9.
Mathematical Connection Abilities and Self-Esteem of Students on Model-Eliciting Activities Learning with a Realistic Approach
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 7 No 1 (2018): December 2018
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This study has purpose to (1) find out the quality of Model-Eliciting Activities learning with a realistic approach, (2) describe the ability of mathematical connection based on student’s self-esteem. This research applied mixed method research type with sequential explanatory design, and sample in this study was students of grade VIII.1 and VIII.2 of SMP Negeri B. Srikaton in Musi Rawas District, South Sumatra. Data was done by observation, test, self-esteem scale, and interview. The results of the study showed that the quality of Model-Eliciting Activities learning with a realistic approach included in the good category, and students with high self-esteem had a very good mathematical connection abilities, then students with medium category of self-esteem had a good mathematical connection abilities, and one of subject with a low self-esteem has a poor mathematical connection abilities but there is one subject with a low self-esteem has a fairly good mathematical connection abilities.
Abilities of Mathematical Literacy Based on Self-Confidence in Problem Based Learning with DAPIC Problem-Solving Process
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 7 No 1 (2018): December 2018
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This study aimed to 1) explaine the quality of problem-based learning with DAPIC problem-solving process and 2) describe about students' mathematical literacy abilities after being subjected to problem-based learning with DAPIC problem-solving process based on self-confidence. This study used the mixed method with concurrent embedded models. The results of this study indicated that the learning planning obtained quite valid, the implementation of learning with good category, and the average value of mathematical literacy abilities of experimental class students reached the KKM and the proportion of students who complete the KKM reached to 75%. Furthermore, the average mathematical literacy abilities of the experimental class students was better than the control class and the proportion of student’s mastery learning in the experimental class was higher than the control class. Students with low self-confidence still got difficulties in solving problems with the correct resolution steps. Students with self-confidence were already good enough in solving problems based on the correct steps. While students with high self-confidence were very good in solving the given questions so that the steps were quite complete and correct.
Analysis of Mathematical literacy Ability Viewed From Students’ Mathematics Self-concept Based on Gender Differences on IMPROVE Learning with PMRI Approach
Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education Research Vol 7 No 1 (2018): December 2018
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This research was aimed to know the effectiveness of IMPROVE learning with PMRI approach and to describe student’s mathematical literacy ability based on their Mathematics self-concept and gender. The subjects of this study were the students of class VIII.4 as the experimental class and VIII.5 as control class. This research was conducted in SMP Negeri 2 Lubuklinggau South Sumatera in the academic year of 2017/2018. The result of this study showed that IMPROVE learning with PMRI approach is effective. In the aspect of the mathematical literacy process, female students with high mathematics self-concept is excellent in seven aspects, male students with high mathematics self-concept master in six aspects, women and men students with moderate mathematics self-concept master in the six aspects well, female students with low self-concept mathematics excellent in seven aspects, men with low mathematics self-concept mastered the five aspects well, and the last, female and male students with very low mathematics self-concept each mastered two aspects and five aspects.