Students Mathematical Communication Ability Based on Kolbs Learning Styles of Assimilator and Accommodator Type Evi Rohmanawati (a*), Tri Atmojo Kusmayadi (b), Laila Fitriana (c)
a) Postgraduate Program of Mathematics Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jalan Ir. Sutami No. 36A, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia
*evirohmanawati2[at]gmail.com
b) Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jalan Ir. Sutami No. 36A, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia
c) Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jalan Ir. Sutami No. 36A, Surakarta 57126, Indonesia
Abstract
Communication is an important part of mathematics learning. Through communication, students could filter ideas and clarify their understanding. All students have different learning styles in receiving information. These differences could affect a students mathematical communication ability in the success of learning. This research aims to describe a mathematical communication of students based on Kolbs learning styles of assimilator and accommodator type. This research used a qualitative descriptive method. The subjects of this research consisted of two Junior High School students who were selected using purposive sampling. The instruments used in this research were tests and questionnaires, while the data validity used the triangulation method. The data analysis was performed through data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research result shows that the assimilator type students were able to describing the problem situation in the form of geometry and using mathematical solutions related to the analysis of other forms. While the student with accommodator type can investigate about what is known and describes the problem situation in the form of geometry.
Keywords: Accommodator- Assimilator- Mathematical Communication
