Learning Obstacle in the Concept of Quadrilateral Constructed Areas
V Soneta, Nurjanah , S Prabawanto

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to describe the learning obstacle in the concept of quadrilateral constructed areas based on the meaning obtained by students. The research method used is a qualitative method with a case study design. The subjects in the study 6 students grade VII in one of the Bungo State Junior High Schools. Data collection was carried out by testing the respondent^s ability, interviewing and then conducting an in-depth analysis of the obstacles experienced by students. Based on the research conducted, it was revealed that epistemological obstacle arise because of the involvement of students in understanding the concept if the problem given is different from the usual context. Didactic obstacles were found when the delivery of material was not accompanied by the teacher in constructing the broad concept of quadrilateral and the lack of giving challenging problems in learning.

Keywords: Keywords: Learning Obstacle, Area of the Quadrilateral

Topic: Mathematics Education