Analysis of Mathematical Problem-Posing Ability
Isrokatun, Cici Sri Haryani*, Nadya Izdamia Rahmi

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Jalan Dr. Setiabudhi, No.229, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
*cicisriharyani[at]student.upi.edu

Abstract

Problem-posing is the ability of students to raise the problem. Problem-posing ability is important owned by students in mathematics. It is because integrative mathematics learning students need to do scientific activities. The scientific activities consist of observing, questioning, gathering information and communicating. By having problem-posing abilities, students are expected to be more motivated to overcome the problems raised themselves. The purpose of this research is to analyse problem posing ability in mathematics in third-grade students at the elementary school levels. The method used qualitative research using descriptive analysis. In this case, problem-posing ability in third-grade students in mathematic is still low. This was proven by tests conducted in two elementary schools in Sumedang and obtained 37.7 and 42.5 score. Moreover, based on the analysis of students answers, there are some difficulties experienced by students, namely unable to answer what they know, they cannot find the most important problems, they have not been able to overcome the initial problems, and make questions. The indicators in problem-posing are interrelated, that is looking for the most important problem by making questions. It is because students will make questions based on the important information which they have already known.

Keywords: Analysis; Problem-Posing Ability; Mathematics

Topic: Mathematics