Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Siswa dalam Memecahkan Masalah pada Materi Perbandingan

Abstract

Mathematical connection ability is the ability to connect mathematical ideas in solving problems in mathematics and problems with fields outside of mathematics including daily life problems. Mathematical connection has an important role and is closely related to problem solving. This research is a qualitative research that aims to describe students mathematical connection ability in solving the problems on comparison material. The research was conducted at SMP Plus Darus Sholah Jember class VII A. The instruments used were mathematical connection test, interview guideline, and validation sheet. The mathematical connection test contains three questions that fulfill each aspect of mathematical connection. Students' mathematical connection ability was categorized into three categories namely high, medium and low. One subject was selected for each category to be interviewed. Then method triangulation was carried out to check the validity of the data that had been obtained by comparing the test method and interview method. The results showed that subjects with high mathematical connection ability could fulfill all aspects of mathematical connection. Subjects with medium mathematical connection ability can fulfill the aspect of connection between mathematics and the aspect of connection mathematics with daily life, but have not been able to fulfill the aspect of connection mathematics with other subjects. Subjects with low mathematical connection ability can fulfill the aspect of connection between mathematics, but have not been able to fulfill the aspect of connection mathematics with other subjects and aspect of connection mathematics with daily life.