Is integer number difficult for students? :A systematic literature review.
M A Alfarisi(a*), D Dasari (b), A Jupri (b), Y Sukma (a)

a)Mathematics Education Study Program, School of Postgraduate, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
*alfanalfarisimuhammad88[at]upi.edu
b)Mathematics Education Department, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia

Abstract

This study identified learning obstacles faced by students when studying integers that were synthesized from the findings of empirical studies using a Systematical Literature Review (SLR). Literature criteria used are journal articles or conference proceedings indexed by Scopus, Sinta or Google Scholar. A total of 27 articles qualified for inclusion. The analysis process is carried out by synthesizing the findings of the empirical study in order to identify the learning obstacles encountered by the students during the research. An integer is a significant element that needs to be prepared to establish a strong foundation for students^ mastery of algebra. Based on the data analysis from the kinds of literature, students have difficulty interpreting negative numbers and conducting operations that involve negative numbers. Doing this research can support the development of learning on integer topic and become a starting point for a better curriculum design in the future.

Keywords: Learning obstacles, integer number

Topic: Mathematics Education