STUDENTS’ PROBLEM SOLVING ON MATHEMATICAL PROPORTION
Nyamik Rahayu Sesanti and Dyah Triwahyuningtyas

Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Universitas Kanjuruhan Malang
Indonesia

Abstract

This study analyzed problem solving abilities of the students on mathematical differential. Descriptive qualitative applied in this study with 26 students of secondary school; 16 male and 11 female. Data analysis reveals the ability of students problem solving abilities, namely 1) understanding the problem, 2) drawing up a problem solving plan, 3) implementing the solution and 4) re-checking the solution. The instruments used were test and interview. The findings showed that more than 50% mistake happened on drawing up a problem solving plan and re-checking the solution. So that to reduce the mistake we as lecturer should train the students in mathematical problem solving strategies.

Keywords: mathematics, problem solving, propotion

Topic: Mathematics