Abstract
The ability to solve mathematical problems is a way of thinking that can be used when trying to solve a problem, it is hoped that students can use it to solve problems in daily life. However, the reality is that students' mathematical problem solving abilities are still low. One effort that can improve students' mathematical problem solving skills is to use the mathematics learning model Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating, Transferring (REACT). REACT learning model where the REACT model is a contextual learning approach. Contextual learning itself is learning that can motivate and relate problems in everyday life. The purpose of this study is to improve the ability to solve mathematical problems with the REACT model. The research method used in this research is Quasi-Experimental type Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The results of this study indicate that students 'mathematical problem-solving abilities with the REACT model are better than students' mathematical problem-solving abilities with conventional models.
Highlights
Solving logical mathematical word problems is a complex task that requires numerous operations, including comprehension, reasoning, calculation
Students 'mathematical problem-solving abilities can be defined as students' ability to understand problems, plan problem-solving strategies, carry out selected solution strategies, and re-examine problem-solving to further make solutions in other ways or develop problem-solving when students are dealing with mathematical problems (Kuzle, 2013; Hendroanto, et al, 2018; Polya, 1957; Simamora et al, 2018)
It can be concluded that the Relating, Experiencing, Applying, Cooperating, Transferring (REACT) model of mathematical problem-solving abilities can be seen in the Table 1
Summary
Solving logical mathematical word problems is a complex task that requires numerous operations, including comprehension, reasoning, calculation. Bahar and Maker (2015) states that the concept of problem-solving is called by scientists as a high-level thinking process consisting of intellectual abilities and major cognitive processes (Simamora, Saragih, & Hasratuddin, 2018). According to Branca and Chapman in (Pimta, Tayruakham, & Nuangchale, 2009) the goal of teaching mathematics to be effective is that students are able to solve their problems. As a matter of fact, experience in solving subject matter is very important to develop students' thinking skills and help them gain more skills in solving problems in their daily lives. Mathematics is a very important subject in formal education and is closely related to human life, mathematics is not an interesting subject for students. According to the results of research conducted by Nidya and Jerizon in Simamora et al (2018)
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