Problem-solving with guided inquiry learning: An analysis of student’s problem-solving ability

Abstract

Mathematics problem solving is one of the goals of mathematics instruction. The learning process influences mathematics problem-solving. This research aims to know the mathematics problem-solving ability with guidance Inquiry learning process. The research method was descriptive qualitative. Data resource were students of class VII A at Junior High Islamic School 4 Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The subjects of this study consisted of 6 students who were divided into three groups, namely the top group, the middle group, and the under group with each consisting of 2 students. The obtained data was in the form of written and spoken with the technique of problem-solving ability test and interview. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data display, and conclusion. Data validation used source triangulation. The result showed that student of the high class could reach the entire indicators with criteria of problem-solving ability was very high. The student of the middle class was not able to reach the indicator of looking back with criteria of problem-solving ability was high and enough. The low-class student was not able yet to reach the indicator of understanding the problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and not able to looking back with criteria of problem-solving ability was enough.

Development of Problem Based Learning Collaborative (PBL-C) Physics E-Worksheet to Improve Student Problem Solving and Collaboration Skills

“…One of the skills that can help students fix problems is the ability to collaborate. Different abilities of students in finish problems can affect the results of solving problems (Afiyati et al, 2020). Collaboration skills can support students solve the problems they face together (Chang et al, 2017).…”