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Analysis students' error in problem solving of two-dimensional figure

Husna Fatwana
Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Budi Azhari
Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Corresponding Author(s) : Husna Fatwana

husnafatwanahf12@gmail.com

Journal of Teaching and Learning Environments, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): March 2024

Abstract

Mathematics problems solving, especially in plane material, is an important aspect for the development of logical thinking abilities. This article aims to analyze the errors that often occur to students when completing problem solving questions on flat shapes. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods to explain students' mistakes when answering questions. The subjects of this research consisted of 3 class VIII students at SMPN Langsa who were selected based on their mathematics semester scores, namely the highest, medium and low. The research results showed that the subjects made mistakes when answering questions in the sections understanding the problem, planning procedures and completing mathematical procedures. This shows the need for further research to overcome these errors. At the end of the writing, the researcher offers solutions that teachers can use to minimize the mistakes students make when working on problem solving questions

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student errors math problem solving flat shapes
Fatwana, H., & Azhari, B. (2024). Analysis students’ error in problem solving of two-dimensional figure. Journal of Teaching and Learning Environments, 1(1), 26–35. Retrieved from https://journal.indoscholar.org/index.php/jotle/article/view/8
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