Relationship of Mathematical Disposition with Student Problem Solving Construction Using Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) Model

Abstract

The construction of problem solving is important in the learning process of mathematics. The success of students in solving problems can also be supported by psychological aspects related to student attitudes in the learning process, such as interest and curiosity, self-confidence, open-mindedness, and others, all of which include into a mathematical disposition. Teachers should know the ability of students' mathematical dispositions to help teachers provide the right treatment for problems in constructing problem solving by applying the RME model. The research method used is a concurrent embedded strategy mix method. This research was conducted at SMP 3 Bae Kudus. The subjects of this research were students of class VIII SMP 3 Bae Kudus. The instrument used in this research is a mathematical disposition questionnaire, problem solving test results, and interviews. The results showed that there was a positive correlation between students' mathematical disposition abilities and students' problem solving construction using the RME model. The higher the student's mathematical disposition, the higher the problem-solving construction ability, supported by the application of RME.

The Relationship Between Problem Solving Methods and Student Learning Outcomes

“…The reason for using this method is because problem-solving-based learning is a learning method that focuses on teaching and problem-solving skills, which is followed by strengthening skills (Azmi et al, 2018). In this learning method, students not only solve problems in mathematics but are also required to be skilled in their ability and understanding in solving these problems (Windari & Winarti, 2019). By using this learning method, it is hoped that students can get maximum benefits both from the process and the learning outcomes (Nursyahidah et al, 2018).…”