The Student's Visual Thinking Profile in Solving Mathematics Problems

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10.2991/incomed-17.2018.16How to use a DOI?

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in Solving Mathematics Problems

Abstract

The ability to solve problems is the heart of mathematics. Students of mathematics have few difficulties in understanding the formal definition of integrals and it results in their difficulties also in solving the problems associated with the integral concept. Generally the formal definition is memorized, thus having no mental imagery of the formal definition of integrals. To get the mental imagery, students need to think visually. This study aims to obtain a visual thinking profile of mathematics students in solving integral problems. This research using descriptive-explorative method with qualitative approach. Research subject taken from the Department of Mathematics Education FTIK IAIN Tulungagung. Data research was collected using a task-based interview method with the format semi-structured. The research data is validated by using time triangulation. Data research was analyzed with categorization, reduction, exposure, interpretation, and drawing conclusion. The results of the study show the visual thinking profile of mathematics students in integral problem solving, that is: To solve the integral problem by using visualization, students recognize, imagine, show and conclude. To recognize, students show what is known and describes what can be described. For Image, students download settlement plan and make public pictures. To show, students make special integral formulas, using images. To show, students illustrate to make it easier to use the correct approach. For concluded, students rechecking and conclusions.

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AU  - Ummu Sholihah
AU  - Beni Asyhar
PY  - 2018/01
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TI  - The Student's Visual Thinking Profile in Solving Mathematics Problems
BT  - Proceedings of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang's 1st International Conference of Mathematics Education (INCOMED 2017)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 74
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SN  - 2352-5398
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