Critical Thinking Profile of Junior High School Students in Solving Mathematical Problems Based on Gender

Abstract

The critical thinking profile in solving mathematical problems is a picture expressed by describing words based on the FRISCO criteria in solving mathematical problems. This research aims to describe the critical thinking profile of male and female students in solving mathematical problems. The research subjects chosen were two class VIII students at SMP Negeri 21 Makassar, namely one male student and one female student. In this qualitative research, data collection uses two problem solving tasks and interviews. The validity of the data obtained was tested through time triangulation. Next, the data was analyzed based on FRISCO critical thinking criteria. Based on the results of data analysis and discussion of critical thinking profile theory, it can be concluded that the two subjects determine the main problem, decide on the strategy to be used in solving the problem, and provide logical reasons in the process of drawing conclusions, know the situation in the problem so that they use information that is appropriate to the problem, explain the terms in the problem well, and double-check the answers found. However, in checking again, the male subjects only checked the final results, while the female subjects checked the answers for each step found until the final results. Keywords: Critical Thinking, Gender, Problem Solving