International Journal on Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Vol 2, No 1 (2019): June (This issue published papers with authors/co-authors from 5 universities/in

Mathematical thinking ability of informatics students based on gender in calculus course

Triana Harmini (Universitas Darussalam Gontor)
Aziz Musthofa (Universitas Darussalam Gontor)
Shoffin Nahwa Utama (Universitas Darussalam Gontor)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2019

Abstract

This study aimed to analyse the difference in the mathematical thinking abilities of Informatics Engineering students based on gender in Calculus problem-solving. Mathematical thinking ability was measured based on four indicators of the mathematical thinking process, namely specialisation, generalising, conjecturing, and convincing. The instruments in this study were mathematical thinking tests and observation sheets. The test used in this study was composed of four questions by indicators of the mathematical thinking process.  The technique of data collection was the test, observation, and interview. Subjects of this study consisted of 35 male students and 22 female students. Data were analysed using the t-test. The results of the analysis showed that there is a significant difference in the mathematical thinking ability of male and female students. Mathematical thinking abilities of female students reached indicators of specialisation, generalising, and conjecturing. On the other hand,  mathematical thinking abilities of male students passed the elements of speciality and generalising.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijtlm

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

The aim of International Journal on Teaching and Learning Mathematics is to publish high-quality original research articles or review articles (only for invited foreign authors) on mathematics education which come from international audiences. This journal is designed and devoted to lecturers, ...