Pupils’ reflective thinking in solving linear equation system problem

Authors : Muhammad Noor KHOLID, Cholis SA`DIJAH, Erry HİDAYANTO, Hendro PERMADİ, Rizka Mafida Feby FIRDAREZA

Pages : 19-27

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Publication Date : 2020-06-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Reflective thinking begins with perplexity. Efforts to overcome perplexity by involving the experience and knowledge. In the process of reflective thinking, problem solvers need to use mathematical abilities. The research reveals pupils’ reflective thinking in solving Linear Equation System insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(LES); problem in term of their mathematical abilities. The qualitative research employed 46 Indonesian reflective thinkers. A reflective thinker is a pupil employes experience and knowledge in solving LES problem. The instruments have been validated by mathematicians and education experts. Data collected by some methods among others: test, observation, and in-depth interview. Triangulation conducted as data validation process. We successfully concluded that different mathematical abilities provide differences in pupils` reflective thinking for solving LES problems. It is necessary to develop reflective thinking skills in pupils with low mathematical abilities.
Keywords : pupils reflective thinking, mathematical abilities, linear equation system problems, LES problems