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Journal : Proceedings of Annual International Conference Syiah Kuala University - Social Sciences Chapter

Students’ Errors in Compiling Geometric Proof of Gender: A Gender Comparative Study Hendra Susanto; M. Ikhsan; Marwan Marwan
Proceedings of AICS - Social Sciences Vol 8 (2018): the 8th AIC on Social Sciences, Syiah Kuala University
Publisher : Proceedings of AICS - Social Sciences

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Mathematical proofing ability is important to learn because it is very influential on the ability of mathematics. The low ability of mathematical proofing is still a problem that is often encountered. Therefore, the low capability of the evidence needs to be explored to know the root of the more detailed problems to be used as initial data so that the solution becomes more precise and effective. Some researchers claim that gender differences also affect mathematical skills. This study aimed to determine the errors and causes in the proof of geometry regarding gender differences. This research was qualitative descriptive research conducted in the Department of Mathematics Education Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Syiah Kuala University with subject consisting of male and female students. Techniques of collecting data were done through tests and interviews. Data analysis was done based on Miles and Huberman stages, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The error data compiling the geometry proof was analyzed based on Newmann Error Analysis (NEA). The results showed that: 1) mistakes made by male students tend to Process Skill Error; 2) mistakes made by female students tend to Transformation Error; 3) the cause of errors due to the lack of understanding of the concepts (definition, theorem, illustrations, and usefulness) of the students, the lack of logical knowledge and the structure of the method of proof (the way of conclusion either direct or indirect evidence) limitations of language and notation, and lack of care in the settlement procedure.Keywords: students’ errors, geometric proof, gender differences.
Improving the Mathematical Representation and Self Confidence through Realistic Mathematics Education Approach for Junior High School Nani Suryani; M. Ikhsan; Marwan Marwan
Proceedings of AICS - Social Sciences Vol 8 (2018): the 8th AIC on Social Sciences, Syiah Kuala University
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Mathematical representation ability is one of the skills that students need to have in the 2013 curriculum learning and self-confidence is one of the psychological aspects that students need to have in the 2013 curriculum learning. The low ability of mathematical representation and confidence of students shows the need for improvement efforts in the implementation of mathematics learning, these efforts made by applying the approach of Realistic Mathematics Education. The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in the ability of mathematical representation and self-confidence of students through a realistic mathematics education approach. The type of this research is experimental research with quantitative approach. The research design used in this research is True Experimental Design with pre-test and post-test control group design. The population in this study were all students of class VII Junior High School, with two class samples of class VII-4 as the experimental class and class VII-5 as control class obtained by random sampling. The research instrument used was a mathematical representation ability test and a student confidence questionnaire — data analysis performed by finding N-Gain value, normality test, homogeneity test, and t-test based on students' initial and final ability. The results showed that there was an increase in the ability of mathematical representation and self-confidence of students through a realistic mathematics education approach.Keywords: ability of mathematical representation, self-confidence, realistic mathematics education approach.