Mathematical connections ability in solving trigonometry problems based on logical-mathematical intelligence level

Abstract

A Mathematical connection is students' ability in connecting various concepts, principles, and skills they have. Mathematical connections ability enables them to do analytic and synthetic reasoning. The subjects of this study are the tenth-grade students of SMA Negeri 2 Magetan who have different logical-mathematical intelligence. The aim of this study is to determine students' mathematical connections ability based on their logical-mathematical intelligence in solving trigonometry problem. The research method applied is descriptive qualitative research. The techniques of collecting data are logical intelligence tests, mathematical connections tests, and interviews. The technique of analysing data is content analysis. The results of this study are as follows: (1) students with high logical-mathematical intelligencework smoothly by using mathematical connections ability; (2) students with medium logical-mathematical intelligence are working on problem-solving by making some errors in finding connections and relationships of various mathematical structures; and (3) students with low logical-mathematical intelligenceare unable to make connections and relationships between different mathematical structures.