Analysis of problem-solving skills with Polya's steps in solving numeracy problems in class VIII junior high school in terms of gender differences

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to describe students' problem-solving skills in solving numeracy problems in relation and function materials using Polya steps based on gender. Types of research using qualitative. Data collection techniques using written tests, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this study were 30 class VIII students at SMP Negeri 2 Banyudono. Indicators of problem-solving skills based on Polya's four steps. The results of the study showed that female students were superior with an average score of 62.91 while male students with an average of 55.67. Problem-solving skills at the step of understanding the problem female students can write down information that is known and asked on the question even though it is not complete, male students mostly do not write down important information on the questions. In the second step, developing a plan, students can use important information on the questions to help solve problems, but there are still shortcomings. In the third step, implementing the plan students are able and able to answer the questions asked even though there are still shortcomings. The last step, re-examining students, there are still many who do not confirm whether the answer has answered the question on the question or not, but students can make conclusions about each question.