High School Students' Mathematical Problem Solving Skills Based on Krulik and Rudnick Steps Reviewed from Thinking Style

Abstract

This research explains the problem solving skills of students of Grade XII MIPA SMA MTA Surakarta based on Krulik and Rudnick's steps that are reviewed from the thinking style. This research is a qualitative study that produces descriptive data. The study began by determining the subject of the study by using a thought style questionnaire, given problem solving tasks and interviews. The results showed math problem solving skills; 1) concrete sequential student are systematically worked on and use an inductive mindset and the steps of reviewing and discussing are not implemented; 2) abstract sequential student are easy to present what is known in the question to mathematical symbol forms, collect data in detail, and manage the information obtained regularly and perform all of Krulik and Rudnick's steps; 3) concrete random student are tend to be consistent in using guessing or experimenting strategies and work without detail and the steps of reviewing and discussing are not implemented: 4) abstract random student are fundamental differences in processing the information received and planning problem solving in a way of their own accord and doing all the steps krulik and rudnick.