ANALYSIS OF EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICAL CONNECTION ABILITY IN SOLVING STATISTICS WORD PROBLEMS BASED ON MATHEMATICAL ABILITY

Feliks Eka Putra Tadayu(1*), Alfisyahra Alfisyahra(2), Pathuddin Pathuddin(3), Akhyar H.M. Tawil(4),

(1) Universitas Tadulako
(2) Universitas Tadulako
(3) Universitas Tadulako
(4) Universitas Tadulako
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study aims to analyze students’ mathematical connection abilities in solving statistics word problems based on their levels of mathematical ability (high, medium, and low). A qualitative descriptive approach was employed involving eighth-grade students at SMPN 9 Palu. Data were collected through written tests and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings reveal qualitative differences in how students construct mathematical connections. High-ability students demonstrate well-structured and flexible connections by integrating statistical concepts, arithmetic operations, and real-life contexts. Medium-ability students are able to establish connections, but these tend to be procedural and lack conceptual depth. In contrast, low-ability students exhibit fragmented understanding and experience difficulties in linking concepts, representations, and real-life applications. This study highlights that mathematical connection ability is closely related to the depth of conceptual understanding rather than merely procedural competence. The novelty of this study lies in revealing distinct patterns of mathematical connections across different ability levels within the specific context of statistics word problems. The findings provide implications for designing instructional strategies that explicitly support the development of mathematical connections in classroom practice.

Keywords


Mathematical Connection, Statistics word problems, Mathematical ability

Full Text:

PDF

References


Atmaja, A., Rokhman, M. S., & Utami, W. B. (2020). Analisis kemampuan koneksi matematika dalam mengerjakan soal cerita. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika (JIPM), 2(2), 77–91. https://doi.org/10.37729/jipm.v2i2.6581

Bahar, R., Munadi, S., & Rosnawati, R. (2023). The Brainstorming Method on Pesantren Students’ Mathematical Connection and Metacognition Skills. Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.47750/pegegog.13.03.24

Berlinda, K., Haji, S., & Hanifah. (2023). Jurnal Didactical Mathematics Pengaruh Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematika Peserta Didik. 5(1), 30–32. https://ejournal.unma.ac.id/index.php/dm

Dwidarti, U., Lygia Mampouw, H., & Setyadi, D. (2019). Analisis Kesulitan Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Pada Materi Himpunan. Journal Cendekia: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika P-ISSN, 03(02), 315–322.

Elanda, E., Putri, M., Saputro, M., & Darma, Y. (2024). Analisis Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Siswa Smp Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Statistika Ditinjau Dari Self-Concept. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar, 9, 651–665.

Fadilah, R. R., Sumarni, & Adisatuty, N. (2021). Analisis Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Siswa Pada Materi Segiempat Ditinjau Dari Self-Regulated Learning. In JES-MAT (Vol. 7, Number 1).

Firda Halawati, & Rahmi Hidayati. (2023). Analisis Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Ditinjau Dari Kesulitan Siswa Menyelesaikan Soal Matematika Pada Generasi Alpha Di Min 7 Kuningan. Jurnal Elementaria Edukasia, 6(4), 1861–1871. https://doi.org/10.31949/jee.v6i4.7033

Hidayati, U., & Jahring, J. (2021). Analisis Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Siswa Ditinjau Dari Gaya Belajar. AKSIOMA: Jurnal Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika, 10(4), 2890. https://doi.org/10.24127/ajpm.v10i4.4417

Kiswanto Kenedi, A., Hendri, S., & Bungsu Ladiva, H. (2018). Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Siswa Sekolah Dasar Dalam Memecahkan Masalah Matematika. In Jurnal Numeracy (Vol. 5, Number 2).

Mone, P. S., Nenohai, J. M. H., & Samo, D. D. (2022). Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Matematika di Tingkat SMP. Fraktal: Jurnal Matematika Dan Pendidikan Matematika, 3(1), 12–24. https://doi.org/10.35508/fractal.v3i1.5602

Nazaretha, R., Mudzaqi, Ma., & Angela Al Ghani. (2019). Analisis Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Siswa Smp Kelas Viii Pada Materi Sistem Persamaan Linear Dua Variabel.

Nevi Syahputri, A., & Hidayati, N. (2022). Analisis Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Siswa Kelas Ix Smp Pada Materi Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar. Jurnal Pembelajaran Matematika Inovatif, 5(4). https://doi.org/10.22460/jpmi.v5i4.995-1006

Perwira Darmawansyah, S., Azmi, S., & Hayati, L. (2022). Griya Journal of Mathematics Education and Application Analisis kemampuan koneksi matematis siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita matematika. Griya Journal of Mathematics Education and Application, 2(1). https://mathjournal.unram.ac.id/index.php/Griya/index

Radiusman, R. (2020). Studi Literasi: Pemahaman Konsep Anak Pada Pembelajaran Matematika. FIBONACCI: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika Dan Matematika, 6(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.24853/fbc.6.1.1-8

Talidobel, S., Chothibul Umam Assa, M., Nadia Nirwana, B., Yudisa Putrajip, M., & Nabila, W. (2023). Pengenalan Aplikasi Matematika dalam Kehidupan Sehari-hari pada Anak Panti Asuhan. JPPMI Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat IPTEKS 2023, 1(1), 53–58. https://journal.rajawalimediautama.site/index.php/jppmi

Wahid, R., Susanto, A., Eliza, R., & Azmir, S. (2024). Kemampuan Koneksi Matematis Peserta Didik dengan Pendekatan Pembelajaran Metaphorical Thinking. Jurnal Cendekia : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 8(1), 170–179. https://doi.org/10.31004/cendekia.v8i1.2543




DOI: https://doi.org/10.31327/jme.v11i1.2761

Article Metrics

Abstract view : 291 times
PDF - 219 times

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Copyright (c) 2026 Feliks Eka Putra Tadayu


INDEXING DATABASE