JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THINKING PROCESS IN SOLVING PYTHAGORAS PROBLEMS BASED ON PIAGET^S THEORY
Saskia Rizkiana Putri, Tri Atmojo Kusmayadi, Laila Fitriana

UNIVERSITAS SEBELAS MARET

Abstract

Mathematics has abstract objects that understanding it needs thinking process. This study aims to analyze and describe students thinking process in solving mathematical problems of pythagoras theorem based on Piaget^s theory in terms of Adversity Quotient (AQ). The design of this research is qualitative with a descriptive approach. The research subjects were students of class VIII H SMP Negeri 2 Ngawi in the 2022/2023 Academic Year who were selected based on three adversity quotient categories, namely quitter, camper and climber. Data collection techniques used Adversity Response Profile (ARP) questionnaire, think aloud test and interview. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman^ concept including data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The result of the study shows that: 1) Quitter subjects performed assimilation and accommodation thinking processes in understanding and developing problem solving plans. In implementation of problem solving and re-examining problem solving, the thinking process was assimilated. 2) Camper subjects performed assimilation thinking process in understanding, developing a plan, implementing problem solving and re-examining problem solving. 3) Climber subjects performed an assimilation thinking process in understanding, developing a solution plan and re-examining problem solving. In carrying out the problem-solving plan, thinking process carried out was assimilation and accommodation.

Keywords: thinking process, problem solving, Adversity Quotient, Jean Piaget^s theory

Topic: Mathematics and Science Education