ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH PADA MATA PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA SISWA DI SMP NEGERI 3 LEMPUING SUMATERA SELATAN

Abstract

Mathematical problem solving ability is the ability shown by students in solving math problems by paying attention to the process of finding answers. This study aims to describe and analyze the problem-solving abilities of students in mathematics at SMP Negeri 3 Lemembu South Sumatra. The type of research used is a mixed research (mix method). The samples in this study were class VIII students in the 2021/2022 academic year who were taken into sample class 1 and sample class 2, each class totaling 30 students. The data collection techniques are tests, interviews, and documentation. The form of the instrument used is a test instrument and an interview instrument that has been tested for validity. The results showed that the high category sample 1 students of SMP Negeri 3 Lemembu South Sumatra were able to carry out problem solving indicators according to Polya and were able to explain the process of solving a two-variable system of linear equations, which includes 4 indicators, namely understanding the problem, planning, implementing plans, and re-evaluate. Subjects in High Category (KT), for students with high categories can understand the problem correctly in working on a system of two-variable linear equations, can understand problems and make plans and be able to carry out plans according to problem solving indicators correctly and can also re-evaluate the answers obtained and check again to make sure the answer is correct.

Keywords: Concept Understanding, Problem Solving Ability.