Student^s Mathematical Representation in Solving Non-routine Problems Based on Polya^s Strategy during Online Learning
Gita Safitri (a*), Darhim (b)

a) Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Matematika, Fakultas Pendidikan Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi NO. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
*gitasafitri[at]upi.edu
b) Departemen Pendidikan Matematika, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi NO. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia


Abstract

Mathematical representation is an important aspect of the learning process, both face-to-face and online learning, this is because mathematical representations help students in the activity and process of capturing mathematical concepts, and facilitate the process of solving routine and non-routine mathematical problems. This is a qualitative study that employs an interpretive paradigm. The subjects of this study were SMP grade VIII Jambi City students who were selected using a purposive sampling technique, 3 students selected by following this conditions: 1 student with high mathematical ability, 1 student with moderate mathematical ability, and 1 student with low mathematical ability would be selected. This study aims to see how the mathematical representation of students with high, medium, and low mathematical abilities in solving non-routine problems is seen from the polya strategy. The results of this study found that in solving non-routine mathematical problems on number pattern material, students with high mathematical abilities can use all three types of representation (symbolic, visual, and verbal), students with moderate mathematical abilities can use two types of representation (verbal and visual), whereas students with low mathematical abilities are unable to employ any of the three types of representation. In addition, students use different forms of mathematical representation while solving non-routine mathematical problems

Keywords: Mathematical Representation, Non-Routine Mathematics Problem

Topic: Mathematics Education

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