Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Siswa Kelas V pada Materi Geometri Ditinjau dari Gaya Kognitif

Abstract

Learning mathematics can develop students' thinking patterns in solving problems. The purpose of this study is to describe the ability to solve geometry problems based on independent and field dependent cognitive styles in fifth grade students of SD Karangbesuki 2 Malang. The research subjects consisted of 2 students with independent field cognitive styles and 2 students with field dependent cognitive styles. Based on the results of the study, students who have independent field cognitive style in this study are able to solve geometry problems based on Polya's steps, namely (1) able to find aspects that are known and asked, (2) able to draw up problem solving strategy relevant to what was asked, (3) able to solve the problem correctly, and (4) able to draw conclusions from the answers. Whereas students who have a field dependent cognitive style experience difficulties, namely (1) not including complete information, (2) being less able to prepare a completion plan, (3) the results of the answers are less precise, (4) not doing a look back step.