Analysis of Mathematical Problem Solving Ability Students Judging by Gender Differences in 1 Kuta Buluh Junior High School

Abstract

This study aims to determine: (1) students' mathematical problem solving abilities in terms of gender differences in class VIII-A SMP N 1 Kuta Buluh; (2) significant differences in students' mathematical problem solving abilities in terms of gender differences in class VIII-A SMP N 1 Kuta Buluh. This research uses quantitative and qualitative approaches (mixed methods). This research was conducted at SMP N 1 Kuta Buluh for the academic year 2021/2022. The research subjects consisted of 12 students, 6 male students and 6 female students. The results of this study indicate: (1) the mathematical problem solving ability of class VIII-A students of SMP N 1 Kuta Buluh in terms of gender differences shows that female students are superior, better than male students. It can also be seen from the average percentage of male students' mathematical problem solving abilities at the stage of understanding the problem that is 41.67%, the stage of preparing a problem solving plan is 15.42%, the stage of implementing a problem solving plan is 25.83%, and the stage of re-examining the results of problem solving is 17.92%. While the average percentage of female students' mathematical problem-solving abilities in the stage of understanding the problem is 64.29%, the stage of compiling a problem-solving plan is 27.68%, the stage of implementing a problem-solving plan is 25.89%, and the stage of re-examining the results of problem solving, namely 20.54%; (2). There is a difference in the mathematical problem solving ability of male and female students, the highest at the stage of understanding the problem and developing a problem-solving plan, while at the stage of implementing the problem-solving plan it is not very visible. It can also be seen from the average percentage of each stage of students' mathematical problem solving abilities, namely the stage of understanding the problem with a difference of 22.62%, the stage of drawing up a problem-solving plan with a difference of 12.26%, the stage of implementing a problem-solving plan with a difference of 0.06 %, and the stage of re-examining the results of problem solving with a difference of 2.62%. Overall each stage of problem solving female students are better than male students. Judging from the results of tests and interviews, it shows that male and female students have not been able to understand the problem well. It is suggested the need to improve students' mathematical problem solving abilities, students must be trained and accustomed to problem solving and the need for school socialization related to students' mathematical problem solving abilities. Keywords: Problem Solving Ability, Gender DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-17-02 Publication date: June 30 th 2022