Students learning obstacle in operations of integer
R Kurniasi and Nurjanah

Departemen Pendidikan Matematika, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia,
Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung, 40154, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to describe the learning obstacle faced by students in operation of integer. The research method used is a qualitative method with a case study design. The data were taken from 16 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 integer^s operations and interview guidelines. The results of the research showed that there are learning obstacles in operations of integer namely, ontogenic obstacles (mental readiness), epistemological obstacles (limited understanding), and didactical obstacles (obstacles that come from the didactic system).

Keywords: Learning Obstacle, Operations of Integer

Topic: Mathematics Education