Students learning obstacle in the topic of social arithmetic R. Kurniasi*, S. Prabawanto, D. Dasari
Departemen Pendidikan Matematika, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung, 40154, Indonesia
*rimakurniasih2805[at]gmail.com
Abstract
This study aims to describe the learning obstacle faced by students in solving social arithmetic problems. The research method used is a qualitative method with a case study design. The data were taken from 32 students in grade 7, a junior high school in Batang Hari, Jambi. Data collection techniques used were a written test and interview with both students and the teacher. The data collection instrument used was a test of understanding the concept of social arithmetic material and interview guidelines. The results of the research showed that there are learning obstacles faced by students in solving problems related to social arithmetic like ontogenic obstacles (mental readiness), epistemological obstacles (limited understanding), and didactical obstacles (obstacles that come from the didactic system).
