Analysis of student's mathematical connection ability in linear equation system with two variables

Abstract

Mathematical connection ability is very important for students, especially in solving problems that require connections between mathematical concepts, mathematical concepts with other sciences, and mathematical concepts with daily life. This research aims to analyze and categorize students' mathematical connection ability in linear equation system two variables. This research was descriptive qualitative with 30 students of SMA Negeri 1 Jogonalan as the subject of the research. The variables of this research were indicators of mathematical connection ability, consisted of: connections between mathematical concepts, connections between mathematical concepts and other sciences, and connections between mathematical concepts with daily life. The data were collected using test and interview methods. Results of the research showed that the students' mathematical connection ability was categorized as very low. The number of students who answered correctly on the indicator of connection between mathematical concepts is 21.11%, on the indicator of connection between mathematical concepts with other sciences is 13.33%, and on the indicators of connections between mathematical concepts with daily life is 32.22%. Most students were not able to connect mathematical concepts with other sciences.