Description of Mathematical Reasoning Ability of Students in Solving TIMSS Questions in the Cognitive Domain of Reasoning on Algebraic Content Based on Thinking Styles

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10.2991/assehr.k.211211.067How to use a DOI?

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Mathematical Reasoning; TIMSS Questions; Algebraic Content; Thinking Style

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the mathematical reasoning ability of students in solving TIMSS questions in the cognitive domain of reasoning on algebraic content based on thinking styles. This type of research was qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The research subjects consisted of four students representing each thinking style of concrete sequential (SK), abstract sequential (SA), abstract random (AA), and concrete random (AK). The research instrument used consisted of a thinking style questionnaire, mathematical reasoning ability test questions, and interview guidelines. The results of this study indicate that: SK subjects can meet four indicators of mathematical reasoning ability, namely: a) the ability to make conjectures, b) the ability to conclude, compile evidence, provide reasons or evidence for the correctness of the solution, c) the ability to draw the validity of an argument, and d) the ability to find patterns or properties of mathematical phenomena to generalize. SA subjects can meet four indicators of mathematical reasoning ability, namely: a) the ability to make conjectures, b) the ability to conclude, compile evidence, provide reasons or evidence for the truth of the solution, c) the ability to draw the validity of an argument, and d) the ability to find patterns or characteristics mathematical phenomena to make generalizations. AA subjects are able to fulfill three indicators of mathematical reasoning ability, namely: a) the ability to make conjectures, b) the ability to draw the validity of an argument, and c) the ability to find patterns or characteristics of mathematical phenomena to make generalizations. AK subjects can fulfill two indicators of mathematical reasoning ability: 1) the ability to conclude, compose evidence, provide reasons or evidence for the correctness of the solution, and 2) the ability to draw the validity of an argument.

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