Analysis Of Student Difficulties in Solving Problems on Statistics Material
Keywords:
Learning Difficulties, Mathematics Education, Statistics, Conceptual Understanding, Problem SolvingAbstract
This study aimed to describe the types of mathematics learning difficulties experienced by students in solving statistical problems related to mean, median, and mode. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach with three eighth-grade students as subjects, selected based on high, medium, and low ability levels. Data were collected through written tests and structured interviews.The findings revealed that the three students faced different types of learning difficulties, categorized into four main aspects: difficulty understanding concepts, difficulty in mathematical modeling, difficulty in performing calculations, and difficulty in drawing conclusions. Students with low ability tended to experience all four types of difficulties simultaneously, while those with medium and high abilities demonstrated weaknesses in one or two aspects only. These results highlight the crucial role of teachers in providing continuous guidance and scaffolding to help students strengthen their conceptual understanding and develop step-by-step mathematical reasoning skills, particularly in solving statistical problems effectively.
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