Students’ reflective thinking for problem-solving in terms of climber, camper, and quitter

• Published in: AIP conference proceedings Vol. 2566; no. 1
• Main Authors: Agustin, Riska L., Triyanto, Saputro, Dewi R. S.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Melville American Institute of Physics 28.11.2022
• Subjects: Audio data; Barriers; Data collection; Problem solving; Qualitative research; Students
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0117125

Reflective thinking involved AQ (Adversity Quotient) as the intelligence possessed by someone who could turn obstacles into opportunities. There are three categories of AQ: Climber, Camper, and Quitter. The difference is that when individuals experience confusion, they will intend to keep trying to face those difficulties. This research described students’ reflective thinking skills in solving circle material questions viewed from AQ based on technical aspects, monitoring, perception, and conceptualization. This research used qualitative research. The subjects of this research were the students in SMP IT Darussalam Tanon, Sragen. There were 29 subjects in this research: 9 Climbers, 13 Campers, and 7 Quitters. The data collection used questionnaires, tests, interviews, and audio-visual recording. After the researcher collected the data, the researcher analyzed them through three steps: reduction, presentation, and concluding. The Climber subjects started to solve the problems by experiencing doubts, difficulties, or obstacles. The Climber subjects did not complain, be discouraged, and always attempted in doubt or finding difficulties. The Camper subjects, during problem-solving, were in doubt and found difficulties, but they were not easily discouraged. If the subjects felt difficulties solving the problems, the subjects would try again and again by rechecking the answers. The Quitter subjects would be discouraged and did not want to attempt more to get to the end. Further research can be more focused on the development of student’s reflective thinking ability in solving problems.