Exploration of Mathematics Problem Solving Process Based on the Thinking Level of Students in Junior High School

International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, Vol. 11, Issue 14, 2016

8 Pages Posted: 28 Feb 2017

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Abdul Rahman

Universitas Negeri Makassar

Ansari Ahmar

Departement of Statistics, Universitas Negeri Makassar

Date Written: September 20, 2016

Abstract

Several studies suggest that most students are not in the same level of development (Slavin, 2008). From concrete operation level to formal operation level, students experience lateness in the transition phase. Consequently, students feel difficulty in solving mathematics problems. Method research is a qualitatively descriptive-explorative research aimed at comprehending the process of mathematics problem solving based on students’ thinking level. Formal subject described in a structured manner so that there is no information that eliminated in the calculation process. While in transition subject, information which is constructed is only based on empirical knowledge. And on a concrete subject, thinking process can directly determine the solution of a problem. Students in formal thinking level are able to plan a problem solving by relating an information that is obtained to an information which is logically asked. Transitional thinking level are able to visualise the problems logically when the context of the problems are closely related to the experience they have. And concrete thinking level is only able to plan a problem solving when the problem can be immediately and easily analysed.

Keywords: problem solving, logical level, formal subject, transition subject, concrete subject

JEL Classification: I23

Suggested Citation

Rahman, Abdul and Ahmar, Ansari, Exploration of Mathematics Problem Solving Process Based on the Thinking Level of Students in Junior High School (September 20, 2016). International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, Vol. 11, Issue 14, 2016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2924344

Abdul Rahman (Contact Author)

Universitas Negeri Makassar ( email )

Kampus UNM
Gunung Sari Baru, Jl. A. P. Pettarani
Makassar, IN South Sulawesi 90222
Indonesia

Ansari Ahmar

Departement of Statistics, Universitas Negeri Makassar ( email )

Kampus UNM Parangtambung
Jl. Mallengkeri Raya
Makassar, ID South Sulawesi 90222
Indonesia

HOME PAGE: http://www.unm.ac.id

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