Test Of Problem Solving Skills Research Articles

Mathematical Problem Solving Ability in Cooperative Learning Type Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD)

This study aims to describe the mathematical problem solving ability of class IX students of SMP Negeri 1 Kolaka. The type of research used in this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study consisted of 25 students of class IXD SMP Negeri 1 Kolaka. The instruments in this study were a test of problem-solving skills and an observation sheet. The test questions for the ability to solve mathematical problems are in the form of a description test consisting of 5 questions. The observation sheet consists of teacher and student observation sheets which are arranged based on the application of STAD type cooperative learning. The data analysis technique in this study uses the Miles Huberman model which consists of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that (1) the average mathematical problem solving ability of students taught by the STAD type cooperative learning model consisting of 25 students showed a mean value of 70, variance 82.82, and standard deviation 9.10. The average indicates that the problem-solving ability is in the good category. (2) The average percentage of teacher activity is 79.56% who are in the active category, while the average percentage of student activity is 76.67% who are in the active category. Thus, it can be concluded that STAD learning activities can facilitate the achievement of students' problem solving abilities

Profile of Implementation Direct Instruction and Physics Problem Solving Skills of Senior High School Students

This research aims to determine the profile of high school student's ability to solve physics problems by applying the direct instruction learning model based on audiovisual Sparkol video scribe media. The research used is preliminary. This study uses the method of applying the ACCES problem-solving skill level criteria (A-Assen the problem, C-Create a drawing, C-Conceptualize the strategy, E-Execute the solution, S-Scritinize your Desult), with 101 students of class XI SMA Negeri 1 Now. Data were obtained by using problem-solving tests, questionnaires, and interviews with students and teachers of physics subjects. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. The results of the study: (1) Based on the results of the problem-solving tests that students have in the low category with a score range of 0 to 10, 87 students, 12 students in the medium category with a score range of 11 to 20, and 2 students in the high category with a score range of 21. up to 30. (2) Based on the results of the questionnaire on student learning experiences and teacher performance in delivering physics learning in class, it can be seen that: (a) students do not like physics subjects, (b) teachers often teach using the lecture method, rarely use other learning media, (c) students have difficulty working on the problem-solving skills test. (3) results Based on teacher and student interviews, it can be seen that problem-solving in physics is important to know. According to students, the obstacles in improving problem-solving skills were due to a lack of interest in physics subjects, and the characteristics of physics subjects were quite complicated. Likewise, the teacher's response cannot be made well because of student interest, so that improving problem-solving skills cannot be done effectively and can only be done in certain classes. Thus, it can be said that the problem-solving skill profile based on the ACCES criteria in class XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Sekaran can be categorized as low and difficult to train.

Keterampilan Pemecahan Masalah Siswa Pada Materi Listrik Arus Searah di Masa PJJ

This study aims to determine the description of students' problem solving skills in direct current electricity in physics subjects which are conducted through Distance Learning (PJJ). This type of research is quantitative research. The research subjects were 26 students of class XII MIPA 7 SMA Negeri 1 Kota Jambi. The data was collected using a direct current electrical problem solving skills test questions consisting of 6 essay questions. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics. From the results of data analysis, it is known that the lowest score is 14 and the highest score is 46, and the average result of the students' problem solving skills test is 37. Meanwhile, the percentage of each student's problem solving stage is classified as very bad. Thus, it was concluded that the problem solving skills of class XII MIPA 7 students on direct current electricity through PJJ were classified as very low criteria.

ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL CERITA OPERASI BENTUK ALJABAR

This research aims to describe the problem solving skills of students in grade VIIILIPS BI and the factors that cause or affect students have low, moderate, and high problemsolving abilities. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The subjects in this studywere 19 students of Grade VIII LIPS BI SMP Nurul Jadid Paiton Probolinggo. Theinstruments in this study are test and interview instruments. The data collection techniques inthis study are test and interview methods. While, the data analysis techniques in this study aredata reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results showed that therewere 6 students with high problem solving skills, 12 students who had moderate problemsolving skills, and there was only one student with low problem solving skills. The polya stagethat is difficult for students to do in the problem solving skills test is the second polya step,which is at the stage of making a problem solving plan. While the contributing factor to theproblem-solving skills of grade VIII students is a lack of appreciation for math lessons,students lack interest in math lessons and students dislike mathematics

Development of Structured Assignment Sheet on Reaction Rate Materials To Train Problem-Solving Skills

This study aims to determine the feasibility of a Structured Assignment Sheet (SAS) on the reaction rate material to practice student Problem-Solving Skills (PSS) in terms of validity, practicality, and effectiveness criteria. The method used in this research is Research and Development (R&D). The instruments used were validation sheets, student response questionnaires, and problem-solving skills test sheets. SAS that developed was tested on 15 students of XI grade who had received material on reaction rates at SMAN 1 Manyar and SMA Assa'adah Bungah. The SAS's validity was obtained based on the assessment of two Chemistry lecturers of Universitas Negeri Surabaya and two chemistry teachers at SMAN 1 Manyar and SMA Assa'adah Bungah. The validity has obtained a percentage of content validity of 92% and constructs validity of 90%, both of them were included in the very valid category. The practicality of the SAS was obtained through student responses. It obtained a positive response of 100% in the very practical category. The effectiveness of SAS was obtained through an N-Gain score of 0.8 with high criteria. That shows that the SAS-PSS developed is suitable for use in the learning process.

Profil Keterampilan Penyelesaian Masalah Siswa melalui Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Ditinjau dari Perbedaan Gender

The purpose of this research is to describe the profile of students' problem solving skills through the application of problem based learning models in terms of gender differences. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. The research population was seventh grade students of SMPN 3 Lingsar, West Lombok Regency. The research was conducted in March-May 2020. The research instrument used was a problem-solving skill test. The data collection technique used a test in the form of description questions. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics. The results showed that the average mastery result of female students increased by 55.7, and the average mastery indicator of male students increased by 48.1. This shows that the problem solving skills of female students are greater than that of male students. The average score for male students is 0.99, in the high category, and the average score for female students is 0.93, in the high category. This shows that there are differences in problem solving skills between male and female students. The conclusion in this study is that the problem solving skills of female students are higher than that of male students.

PjBL-Based Blended Learning Implementation on Energy Topic to Improve the Problem-Solving Skill

Blended learning is a new strategy or way in the learning process. Besides face-to-face learning, the learning process should also be carried out in an online manner. Online learning could facilitate teachers and learners to learn anywhere and anytime. It is an appropriate learning strategy and supported by a learning model that could integrate various science disciplines, such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This research aims to describe the improvement of problem-solving skills on energy via blended learning-based PjBL STEM. Each syntax of the learning consists of five-stage. They are problem solving, focus the problem, describe the problem in physics description, plan a solution, execute the plan, and evaluate the solution. This research applied an experimental research design with pre-experimental (one group pretest-posttest design). The sample consisted of thirty-five Al-Azhar Islamic SHS 3 Bandar Lampung at X Science 1. The instrument was a problem-solving skill test in the form of an essay. The test results were analyzed with paired sample t-test. Based on the promoted research, the N-gain of experimental group learning outcome was 0.43, categorized moderate. The paired sample t-test hypothesis result obtained the Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) ≤0,05 is 0,00. It showed the improvement of problem-solving skills using the blended-learning-based PjBL STEM model.

THE EFFECT OF TEACHING PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMMON KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION MODEL ON STUDENTS PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the education program prepared in accordance with the Common Knowledge Constructing Model on the 5th grade students' problem determination and problem-solving skills in the Science course "Biodiversity". The research sample consisted of 74 fifth grade students studying in a secondary school in Uskudar, Istanbul. In the research, a pre-test-post-test control group pattern, one of the quasi-experimental methods, was used. The study was implemented in the 2018-2019 academic year and 24 of the students were selected as experiment 1, 25 as experiment 2, and 25 as control group. In experiment 1 group, teaching in accordance with CKCM, in the experiment 2 group, teaching in accordance with CKCM was supported with out-of-school learning environments, and in the control group, teaching in accordance with the Science Curriculum. “Problem Identification and Problem-Solving Skills Test (PIPSST)” was used as a pre-test and post-test data collection tool in the experimental and control groups. As a result of the research, it was concluded that the education program with CKCM and out-of-school learning within the CKCM is more effective in increasing students' problem determination and problem-solving skills compared to teaching in accordance with the science lesson curriculum. It can be said that out-of-school education, which is included in the CKCM, increases students' problem determination and problem-solving skills more. In addition, it was concluded that CKCM and out-of-school learning and teaching improved skills such as analysis, synthesis, evaluation and prediction. When the answers given by the students in the experimental and control groups to the PIPSST open-ended problem were examined, it was observed that the physical, persuasion and political action solution suggestions changed in the experimental and control groups. It was determined that the most and different solution suggestions were in the experiment 2 group. This situation shows that the inclusion of out-of-school learning in the CKCM positively affects the physical, political and persuasion actions of the students towards the solution of the problem. Keywords: Science Education, Environmental Literacy, Scientific Process Skills, Common Knowledge Constructing Model

Penerapan model pembelajaran means ends analysis (mea) untuk meningkatkan keterampilan pemecahan masalah soal cerita pada siswa sd

<p class="Abstract"><em>This research used to improve the problem solving skills in story question by applying the Means Ends Analysis learning model for students. This research uses a qualitative approach by Classroom Action Research (CAR). This classroom action research was conducted using two cycles. The subject of this research is student from fourth grade of SD Negeri Bumi I Surakarta in 2019/2020 academic year, which have 15 student. The techniques of collecting data are observation, interviews, documentation, and tests. The results of the problem solving skills test in each action have increased, in the first condition showed an achievement of 7% or as many as 1 student. In the first cycles in first meeting showed an achievement as much as 20% or 3 students and the second meeting as much as 40% or 6 students. In second cycles in first meeting showed an achievement as much as 67% or 10 students and in second meeting as much as 87% or 13 students. Based on this research, the researcher can conclude that by applying the Means Ends Analysis learning model can improve the problem solving skills in fourth grade of SD Negeri Bumi I Surakarta in 2019/2020 academic year.</em><em></em></p>

The Effects of Authentic Learning Practices on Problem-Solving Skills and Attitude towards Science Courses

This study aims to investigate the effects of authentic learning methods — applied in science courses — on the problem-solving skills and attitudes towards those courses. As a research design, a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups was used in the study. The data of the study were collected from 92 students at the level of 6th grade in Van, Turkey in the 2017-2018 academic year. As data collection tools, the Problem-Solving Skills Test and Science Attitude Scale were used throughout the study. During the data analysis phase, descriptive statistics, one-factor analysis of variance for unrelated samples, t-test for related samples, Kruskal Wallis-H and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test were used. As a result of the study, it was realised that there was a significant difference between the experimental group and control groups' problem-solving skills total scores in favour of the experimental group. Furthermore, it was ascertained that authentic learning practices improved the problem-solving skills of the experimental group students to a significant extent. In terms of attitude points towards science, it was determined that the post-test scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than the control groups and authentic learning practices had a positive effect on attitude.

Problem-Based Learning vs Student Teams Achievement Divisions Assessed from Student’s Mathematics Problem Solving Ability

This research aims: (1) to find out the effect of the PBL (2) to find out the effect of the STAD (3) and to find out the effectiveness between the PBL and STAD Models to mathematical problem-solving skills of third-grade students at SD N Mejing 2. This type of research is a Quasi Experiment with a research design Pretest-Posttest Only Control Design. The instruments used in this research are problem-solving skills test and observation of learning activities. Data analysis in this research used t-test with a significant level of 5%. The final results of this research show that: (1) There is an influence between students’ problem-solving skills before and after the PBL model applied. The results of the analysis are t count = -10,081 < t table = -1,703; (2) There is an influence between students’ problem-solving skills before and after the STAD learning model applied. The results of the analysis are t count = -5,403 < t table = -1,703; (3) Learning with PBL more effective than STAD against students’ mathematical problem-solving skills, analyzed by t-test of two samples. The results of the analysis are t count = 2.970 > t table = 1.674, the significance level of 5%.

Faraday flashlight project-based STEM to enhance problem-solving skill of students

The problem-solving skills is one of necessary competence to compete in twenty-first century. However, research about the impact of Project-based learning based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (PjBL-STEM) towards problem solving skills in the topic of electromagnetic induction is still limited. Faraday flashlight project as representative of basic development of modern technology in the topic of electromagnetic. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of Faraday flashlight in STEM integrated PjBL learning towards the increase in students’ problem-solving skills. The mixed methods involved 36 senior high school students as participants. The research instrument was the Problem-Solving Skills Test, observation (panduan observasi), and interview. Data were analyzed by paired sample t-Test, N-gain, effect size, and data reduction. The result shows that PjBL-STEM had enough effect on students’ problem-solving skills. This condition was caused by each syntax of PjBL based STEM, which could help students enhance their problem-solving skill. Students’ skills in describing problems, utilization of Faraday induction approach, specific application of physics, and logical progression had increased in medium categories. However, mathematical procedures had a high category. Based on effect size criteria, PjBl based STEM had high effect on all problem-solving skill indicators.

The effects of problem based learning for enhancing science problem solving skills

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of traditional versus problem based learning on high school Science Problem Solving skill. Two class of students were recruited from three classes of grade 7 students at one school in Northern Thailand. Using Pretest – Posttest Control Group Design, Student were assigned to an experimental (N=33) and a control (N=33). The research instruments were 1) Two pedagogical of lesson plans by using Problem Based Learning and 5E Model 2) The Science Problem Solving skill test. which were included 20 items of the multiple choice test. The finding showed that students’ Science Problem Solving skill in the experimental group were significantly higher than in the control group.

The Building of Students’ Problem Solving Skills through STEM Aproach with Virtual Simulation Media

The problem solving difficulty level of the topic of optics is ranked number two among other topics in physics, but the solution to this situation by implementing STEM approach with Virtual Simulation Media (VSM) in Problem Based Learning is still rarely done. This study aims to develop students’ problem solving skills on the topic of optical instrument through PBL-STEM with VSM learning. The type of this research is a quasi-experimental with Pre-and Posttest Design, involving grade XI students in Malang, Indonesia. There are experiment and comparison classes, which received, respectively, PBL-STEM with VSM and PBL learning models. This study uses The Optical Instrument Problem Solving Skills Test with the alpha Cronbach reliability of 0.83. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test and independent sample t test, N-gain, and effect size. The results showed that the students in experimental class had significantly better problem solving ability than the students in comparison class. PBL-STEM with VSM class has N-gain in medium category, while PBL class has low category. The two classes had the highest increase in the “useful description” step and the convex lens subtopic, and the lowest increase in the “logical progession” step and the telescope and camera subtopics. The PBL-STEM with VSM class has a practical effect of the “very large” category toward the PBL class in building problem solving skills. Therefore, research of Experiment-Comparison class pair is recommended to be widely implemented in schools as an effort to improve problem solving ability of student.

Mathematical problem-solving skills on relation and function through Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs)

Mathematics relation and function is one of important topics in junior high school. This study aims to see differences in the problem-solving a bilities of junior high school students who use the Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) and conventional models in learning mathematics relation and function. This research is a quantitative study using a quasi-experimental approach with a non-equivalent control group design. The population in this study was all of the seventh-grade students at a State Junior High School in Sungai Penuh, Jambi, Indonesia, and the sample was two groups experimental group and control group. The data collection technique used is a test of mathematical problem-solving skills. The data were analyzed by using he independent t-test to find comparisons or differences. The research result showed that there were differences in the mathematical problem-solving skills of junior high school students who used MEAs and other students who did not use MEAs. This difference occurs as a result of different treatment received by students, by MEAs students are required to be more active in understanding and formulating problems.

The ability to solve mathematical problems through realistic mathematics learning based on ethnomathematics

Problem-solving is one of the goals of mathematics learning. Ethnomimetic-based realistic mathematics learning is learning with starting-point contextual problems that are close to students’ minds. This study aims to determine the effect of ethnomathematics-oriented realistic mathematics learning on problem-solving abilities. That is a type of quasi-experimental research. The study design was a non-equivalent control group. The population is SMA N 2 Kota Bengkulu in 2019. The sample of this study was 68 students from Class X MIPA A and X MIPA D. The research instrument was a test of problem-solving skills. Data were collected through tests and analysed by covariate analysis. The results of this study are that realistic mathematics learning oriented to ethnomathematics has a positive effect on the ability to solve. The conclusion is that realistic mathematics learning with ethnomathematics orientation can improve mathematical problem-solving skills for secondary school students. We suggest that mathematics teachers can develop realistic mathematics learning tools with ethnomathematics as a starting point for learning.

Effect of Inquiry-Based Learning Method Supported by Metacognitive Strategies on Fourth-Grade Students Problem-Solving and Problem-Posing Skills: A Mixed Methods Research

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the inquiry-based learning method supported by metacognitive strategies on students’ problem-solving and problem-posing skills. The research was conducted in two stages using an exploratory sequential design, which is one of the mixed methods research. The case study design was used in the first stage, while the quasi-experimental design with the pretest and posttest for control group was employed in the second stage. The method that is considered effective in students’ gaining problem-solving and problem-posing skills was determined in the first stage. In the second stage, the designated method supported by metacognitive strategies was tested with 63 fourth-grade students. The data for the first stage of the study were collected through interviews held with 12 primary school teachers, the mathematics curriculum, and a group of 10 experts’ opinions on the methods in the relevant literature. A content analysis and Lawshe’s method were employed to analyze the data at hand. Data in the second stage were collected using the problem-solving skills test and problem-posing skills test. The Mann–Whitney U test was used in the analysis of unrelated measurements, whereas the Wilcoxon signed ranks test was employed in the analysis of related measurements. The analysis results in the first stage revealed that the inquiry-based learning method might be effective in improving students’ problem-solving and problem-solving skills. Thus, it was decided to utilize this method in the second stage. The results of the analysis in the second stage showed that the inquiry-based learning method supported by metacognitive strategies and the inquiry-based learning method could be effective in developing students’ problem solving and problem-posing skills. Moreover, it was concluded that the methods applied were more effective in developing problem-solving skills and structured problem-posing skills of the students from sub-dimensions compared to the control group, but not effective in the development of semi-structured and free problem-posing skills from sub-dimensions.

The students’ Physics Problem Solving Skills in basic physics course

One important skill that can support the success of learning physics for students is problem solving skills. This study explores the level of Physics Problem Solving Skills (PPSS) of 54 first semester students (11 men and 43 women, age range 16-18 years) in basic physics course in the science and physics education study program at Universitas Bengkulu, Indonesia. In the first lecture, students learn the concept of one-dimensional motion includes uniformly accelerated motion and vertical motion, but the lecturer does not provide examples of problems and how to solve them. In the second lecture, students learn the concept of Newton’s Law and its application, and the lecturer gives examples of problems and stages to solve them, however the lecturer does not emphasize that these stages are important procedures in solving physical problems. At the end of each lesson, students are given an essay Physics Problem Solving Skills test. Based on an analysis of student answers, it is known that in general the student PPSS level is still in the novice and transition categories. This indicates the importance of developing and implementing basic physics lecture programs that are able to promote students’ higher-order thinking skills including physics problem solving skills.

Development of a Convergence Problem Solving Skill Test Tool

Development of a Convergence Problem Solving Skill Test Tool

Mourtos’s Problem Solving Skills: A View Based on Gender

&lt;span lang="EN-US"&gt;Problem-solving skill is the ability to solve a problem using the right strategy or procedure. The research aims to analyze student’s mastery of problem-solving evaluated according to gender. Based on Mourtos, Okamoto, &amp;amp; Rhee (2004), there is five problem solving skill indicators: defining the problem, explore the issues, planning the solution, implementing the plan, and evaluating. To obtain the problem-solving skills data using a test consisting of problem description. This research was denveloped through quantitative descriptive analysis to get data by employing a classroom test in grade X MIA II of Muhammadiyah 1 Pontianak, with 29 students of 13 men and 16 women participants. The research finding average results the examinationt of male students at 40 with and SD: 12,5. Whereas, on average, the female student problem-solving skill test result were 45 and SD: 8,8. The obtained percentage of the indicator was that of plan the solution 51,72%, implement the plan 49,14%, explore the problem 41,38%, evaluate 39,66%, and define the problem 32,76%. Based on finding, it can be conclused that problem solving skills in SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pontianak is still low.&lt;/span&gt;