The Analysis of Student^s Difficulties in Non Routine Problems Solving Mathematical Diana Anggraini (a), Didi Suryadi (b), Imam Nugraha Albania (b)
(a) Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Pendidikan
Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
(b) Departemen Pendidikan Matematika, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Pendidikan
Indonesia, Jl. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
Abstract
Student difficulties occur because of obstacles that occur during the learning process which will continue
if not changed and repaired. The obstacles experienced by students are caused by the presentation of material that is
less attractive and not by following the intellectual development and experience of students so that students^ thinking
processes are less than optimal and the conceptions formed are inaccurate. This obstacle is called the didactical
obstacle. The stages of presenting the material and the sequence of the curriculum in the learning process can create a
didactical obstacle in the form of a structural material sequence and a functional sequence. Developing students^
problem-solving skills can be done by the teacher by giving tests in the form of questions with the provisions of
questions that have non-routine problems. Non-routine problems are problems that require the use of mathematical
skills such as analyzing the information provided, formulating plans or strategies, determining solutions, and providing
solutions. This study aims to analyze students^ difficulties in solving non-routine questions that have been developed.
Based on the results of research in the field, there are several types of errors experienced by students: (1) procedures
in algebraic calculations and manipulations, (2) the use of the principles of the properties of number operations, (3)
mathematical modeling, and (4) investigating the information provided. needed and conclude the information as a
problem-solving solution. From these several types of errors, it is hoped that teachers will be able to overcome student
difficulties by making efforts to improve or update strategies in presenting learning materials.
Keywords: Student difficulties, Non Routine Problems, Problems Solving Mathematical
