Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Soal Cerita Matematika Siswa Kelas VIII MTsN 2 Aceh Besar

Abstract

One of the goals in the mathematics learning curriculum is problem-solving ability. Word problems are the closest and often encountered problems in the real world. This study aims to determine the problem-solving ability of Year 8 students in one of the junior high school in Aceh Besar students regarding word problems. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. The subjects in this study were 25 Year 8 students. The data were collected through tests and interviews. The test data were used to examine the student's problem-solving ability and the interview data results were intended to verify the test result data. The test results data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively and the interview data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The conclusion of this research is that students' ability in solving word problems is divided into two levels, namely, low-level abilities and high-level abilities. Low-ability students have problem-solving abilities including problem understanding and problem-solving planning, but are still lacking in the ability to implement plans and re-examine. High-ability students have problem solving abilities including problem understanding, problem solving planning, plan implementation and re-examination.