Analysis of Cognitive Ability Characteristics and Learning Motivation on Slow Learners Student in Solving Mathematics Problems
Nisa Azzahra (a*), Tatang Herman(b)

a) Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Indonesia University of Education, Jl. Dr. Setia Budhi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
*nisazzahra[at]upi.edu
b) Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Indonesia University of Education, Jl. Dr. Setia Budhi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia

Abstract

The characteristics of each student cognitive abilities are different in learning, and some can quickly understand the material, some are not fast enough. This article discusses the characteristics of the slow learner students seen from their cognitive abilities and learning motivation in solving mathematical problems. As well, providing recommendations on the management of mathematics learning to teachers in dealing with slow learners in the regular classroom. This research uses qualitative research with a phenomenology approach. A phenomenology approach was carried out using observation and informal interviews with two slow learner students in grade 8. The results show that: slow learners have different, high and low motivation. Even the cognitive abilities characteristic of two students is same, who can only remember and understand. In addition, teachers must manage learning so that these two students who have high motivation and low motivation to achieve the expected purpose of learning mathematics, namely by knowing what prior knowledge of students already have.

Keywords: Cognitive Ability- Learning Motivation- Slow Learner

Topic: Mathematics Education