Examining problem-solving ability and the strategies used high school students for context “tourist attractions in Palembang”
S Arifin (1), Zulkardi (2), R I I Putri (2), Y Hartono (2), E Susanti (2)
(1) Mathematics Education Department of UIN Raden Fatah Palembang,
(2) Mathematics Education Department of Sriwijaya University
Abstract
This research is a descriptive qualitative research that aims to describe and examine problem-solving ability and the strategies used high school students for context “tourists attractions in Palembang”. The subjects of this study were 6 high school students in Palembang that consisting of 2 high-ability students, 2 medium-ability students, and 2 low-ability students. Data obtained through written test and interview. Based on analysis of students- solution showed that differences problem-solving strategies used students. high-ability students used more than three problem-solving strategies. Medium-ability students used two problem-solving strategies, and low-ability students employed only one strategy. The most frequently used strategies were looking for patterns, logical reasoning, making a model or diagram, trial and error.
Keywords: problem-solving ability, strategies, context, tourist attractions
Topic: Mathematics Education