EFEKTIVITAS PEMBELAJARAN KONTEKSTUAL DITINJAU DARI KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA SISWA SMP NEGERI 1 KISARAN

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Problem solving is one of the skills needed in everyday life. The problems that arise in the life of every human being are very diverse from various fields. Each problem has its own strategy for finding a solution. Problem solving skills can be learned in the learning process. One of the lessons that can train problem-solving skills is learning mathematics. Learning is expected to lead more to the situation or condition of students in their life and can be applied in learning mathematics itself. Learning mathematics in accordance with student problems, students can be more focused in solving mathematical problem solving. One approach that can be applied to bring mathematics learning to students' lives is by using a contextual approach. The purpose of this study is to obtain information about mathematics learning where students are able to complete problem-solving steps through contextual learning. This research was conducted at SMP N 1 Kisaran. From the overall test results above, it was found that 16 out of 24 students (66.7%) had achieved mastery learning (score ≥ 75) while the other 8 students (33.3%) had not yet completed it. The class average score obtained was 69.4. In other words, contextual learning in terms of effective problem solving was implemented in SMP N 1 Kisaran.

Keywords: Problem Solving, Contextual