Analysis of mathematics students’ problem-solving skills in making prediction mathematical representations

• Published in: AIP conference proceedings Vol. 3049; no. 1
• Main Authors: Lathifaturrahmah, Lathifaturrahmah, Nusantara, Toto, Subanji, Subanji, Muksar, Makbul
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Melville American Institute of Physics 02.02.2024
• Subjects: Mathematical analysis; Mathematics; Problem solving; Representations; Skills; Students
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0195480

Along with the development of the 21st century, students must have skills in problem-solving, especially in presenting assignments about prediction problems. This study aimed to describe the problem-solving skills of mathematics students in making predictions based on mathematical representations. This research used a qualitative approach involving and grouping 25 mathematics students based on mathematical representations in understanding prediction problems. The data was analyzed using Polya’s problem-solving steps. The results showed that the subjects, when understanding the problem, to make predictions, made different representations. When devising a plan in the form of a generalization-prediction task, three of them coordinated between variables and then used a pattern-finding strategy or looked for patterns to solve the prediction problem. When carrying out the plan, they had differences in steps. In this case, they used visual and symbolic representations because of the differences in the patterns used. Meanwhile, when looking back on solving prediction problems, three subjects made conclusions. Based on the findings, it could be concluded that solving problems using predictive tasks can develop better mathematical understanding and reasoning.