Riwayat: Educational Journal of History and Humanities
Vol 6, No 3 (2023): Social, Political, and Economic History

Analysis of Student Difficulty Levels in Solving Spatial Structure Problems for Grade IX Students at SMPN 2 Krounjendit Mindiptana

Bonaso Bonaso* (Universitas Kristen Indonesia)
Hotmaulina Sihotang (Universitas Kristen Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Aug 2023

Abstract

This study is an analysis of the level of difficulty students encounter in solving mathematical problems related to spatial structures at SMPN 2 Krounjendit Mindiptana. The research aims to identify the types of difficulties experienced by students and to determine their mathematical problem-solving abilities. The method employed in this study is experimentation. Data collection techniques involve the use of test instruments and in-depth interviews with students. Data analysis employs descriptive statistics to provide a clear overview of the difficulties experienced by students and their mathematical problem-solving abilities. The research was conducted with 24 students, while 4 students were interviewed. Based on the analysis, it was found that 67% of the students were unable to comprehend the problems presented in each item, 58% struggled with planning problem-solving approaches, 71% had difficulties with calculations involved in mathematical problem-solving, and 79% of students did not review their answers after solving mathematical problems. Furthermore, findings from the interviews revealed that all interviewed students expressed a lack of understanding in spatial structures learning and a deficiency in memory when applying concepts or formulas in mathematical problem-solving.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

riwayat

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

The journal publishes writings on (1) History education, (2) History of Education,(3) Social Sciences Education, (4) Sociology Education, (5) Philosophy of history, (6) Historiography, (7) Humanities, and (8) ...