Mathematics Problem Solving Ability: An Analysis Based on IDEAL Problem Solving Viewed from Learning Style

Abstract

IDEAL problem solving is model that able to improve skills in the problem-solving process and improve the ability to think. This study aims to describe the problem-solving ability student of Junior High School 8 th grades on IDEAL problem solving viewed from the learning style. This type of research is qualitative research with a case study research design. Subjects were selected by purposive sampling method. Hence, 3 students were selected and became subjects on their respective learning styles, namely visual learning style (S1), auditory learning style (S2), and kinesthetics learning style (S3). The data collection techniques of this research were tests and interview. The validity of the data using triangulation method. Data analysis includes data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The results showed that the subject S1 could fulfill the IDEAL problem-solving steps of the first, third and fourth stages. Subject S2 are only able to fulfill the first stage. And subject S3 could fulfill the IDEAL problem solving all of steps except second stages.