Journal on Education
Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Journal on Education: Volume 5 Nomor 2 Tahun 2023

Improving Students' Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability through the Use of External Representations

Amirul Syah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Harizahayu Harizahayu (Politeknik Negeri Medan)
Gamar Al Haddar (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Annisah Annisah (SMPN 48 Surabaya)
Emy Yunita Rahma Pratiwi (Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari Tebuireng Jombang)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jan 2023

Abstract

This study has the objectives, namely first, to find out whether students' mathematical problem-solving abilities can be improved by using external representations. Second, analyzing student activities in learning mathematics by using external representations. Third, analyzing student responses to learning mathematics by using external representations. This research uses classroom action research (CAR) or classroom action testing (PTK) methods. According to O'Brien in Mulyatiningsih, "action research is carried out when a group of people (students) identify the problem, then the researcher determines an action to overcome it." Classroom Action Research (CAR) seeks to develop and reflect on a learning model with the aim of improving learning processes and outcomes. Based on the results of the research, it can be concluded that: learning using external representations can improve mathematical problem solving abilities; it can be seen that there is an increase in the number of students who score above the KKM in cycle II, with the percentage of students who are declared complete (reaching the KKM) at 71.4%, or as many as 20 students are higher than in cycle I, with a percentage of 53.57%, or as many as 15 students who are declared complete. This means that most students have achieved learning mastery resulting from learning through the use of external representations

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joe

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Subject

Education

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Journal On Education is a journal that publishes articles related to research (Case Study, Qualitative, Quantitative, Action Research), or development in the field of education such as early education, basic education, secondary education, out-of-school education, higher education, assessment in ...