Students' statistical literacy: An analysis in solving PISA-like problems

Abstract

The importance of a statistical literacy ability that must be instilled in students is the focus of the problem of this research. This study aims to describe, analyze and draw conclusions from students' statistical literacy skills in solving PISA Like problems. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research with a subject of 30 students from SMPN IT 15 Binjai, North Sumatra. The data collection of this study from the tests and interviews presented. The data analysis technique uses data reduction steps, data exposure, as well as drawing conclusions and verification. The results of the study show that students of SMPN IT 15 Binjai have statistical literacy skills in understanding data in context, writing, interpreting, using algebraic operations in statistical skills, organizing data, but have not yet reached the stage of involving critical thinking in the context presented, using proportional reasoning, express opinions and communicate the results of the interpretation of the data obtained, draw conclusions from the results obtained and evaluate the information critically.