Kesulitan Siswa SMP Kelas IX dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Limas

Abstract

Student achievement in geometry is poor because many students have difficulty in learning. This study aims to determine the difficulties and causes of difficulties experienced by Year 9 students in solving pyramid problems. This study employed a qualitative descriptive research approach. The research subjects consisted of 6 Year 9 students. Data collection was done by a test and interviews. The research instrument includes the main instrument, namely the researcher, and the supporting instruments in the form of test questions and interview sheets. This research uses source triangulation. The data analysis technique uses the model proposed by Miles and Huberman, which consists of data reduction, data presentation, and concluding/verification. The results of this study are students have difficulty understanding the concept and difficulty applying the principle of pyramids. The cause of the difficulty is that students do not fully understand the pyramid.