Profile of Students' Thinking with High Achievement in Solving Mathematical Problem Based on Reasoning in Gender

Abstract

Abstract-Curriculum 2013 appointed by the government since 2015 uses a scientific approach to the mathematics learning in the classroom. The scientific approach is used to introduce students to the variety of mathematical problem to be solved. It makes students to be familiar in reasoning to solve mathematical problem. Based on this consideration, the aim of this study is to find out students' who have high learning achievement thinking profile in solving mathematical problem based on reasoning in terms of gender. This study was conducted by using explorative qualitative method. The sample of the study were students of SMPN 13 Banjarmasin. The result of this study indicated that (1) the male subject can understand the problem, devise and implement a plan to solve a problem poorly, not look back and has a give up sprit; (2) the female subject can understand the problem, devise and implement a plan to solve a problem very well, looking back, and structure thinking perfectly.

Analyzing the Gender Strategy in Math: Good, Routine, or Naive Problem Solver?

“…She does not do a looking back process. This study's results contradict the statement of Noor & Ekawati (2017) that female students with high achievement have a regular thinking structure and look back very well.…”

“…Their experience allows them to discard specific ideas and make them aware of other possibilities (Fennema et al, 1989). Learning by using problem-solving in class has positive benefits for students 'mathematical thinking skills and has the potential to significantly provide JIPM (Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Matematika) Journal homepage: http://e-journal.unipma.ac.id/index.php/jipm an intellectual context for students' mathematical development (Ersoy & Güner, 2015;Noor & Ekawati, 2017).…”

“…Furthermore, Asante (2010) reveals that gender differences in math ability remain a hot issue as researchers try to address women's underrepresentation at the highest levels of mathematics, physics, or engineering. Meanwhile, Noor and Ekawati's (2017) study shows that differences in the ability to solve math problems are seen that male students are more likely not to double-check answers and give up easily than female students. This is different from the results of Ajai & Imoko's (2015) study, which states that male and female students' mathematics achievement and retention are not significantly different.…”

Analisis Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Siswa Dalam Membuat Diagram

“…Masalah yang diberikan mengacu pada tugas-tugas matematika yang memiliki potensi untuk memberikan tantangan intelektual yang dapat meningkatkan pengembangan matematika siswa. Ciri-ciri pertanyaan yang dirujuk ke masalah mengandung setidaknya dua hal: pertanyaan yang menantang pikiran dan pertanyaan tidak secara otomatis diketahui cara untuk menyelesaikannya (Dhurori, A & Markaban, 2010, Noor & Ekawati, 2017. Masalah yang diberikan dapat berupa soal cerita yang dekat dengan keseharian mereka.…”