The analysis students mathematical communication thinking ability on algebra
R R Suwitno* and E Mulyana
Departemen Pendidikan Matematika, Sekolah Pasca Sarjana, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
*rriksarsx7[at]gmail.com
Abstract
This research is aimed at seventh-grade junior high school students with the purpose to analyze the level of mathematical communication thinking ability at the topic of algebra. This research was conducted by giving tests that can measure the ability of communication thinking mathematically and interviewing subjects based on their answers. The results obtained are then analyzed to see the students mathematical communication thinking ability. The research instrument used is a test of communication thinking ability, and interview with students. The results showed that students have a high, moderate and low of mathematical communication thinking ability at the topic of algebra.
Keywords: Mathematical Communication
Topic: Mathematics Education