Algebraic thinking characteristics of eighth grade junior high school students based on Superitem Test of SOLO model

Abstract

The study aimed to know the characteristic of algebraic thinking of eighth grade junior high school students based on identification result using Superitem test of SOLO model.This study used descriptive qualitative method. The subject of this study is eighth grade junior high school students consisting of 32 students. The data collection method used in this study is superitem test of SOLO model and interview. The results showed there were differences of algebraic thinking characteristics of students based on levels of Superitem test of SOLO model. Subjects at the unistructural level have algebraic thinking characteristics as: Arithmetics generalizations. Subjects at the multistructural level have algebraic thinking characteristics as: Representation, mathematics language, mathematics modeling, and arithmetic generalization. Subjects at the relational level have algebraic thinking characteristics as: Mathematics language, mathematics modeling, representation, arithmetic generalization, and problem solving. Subjects at the extended abstract level have algebraic thinking characteristics as: Representation, mathematics language, mathematics modeling, arithmetic generalization, problem solving, and quantitative reasoning.