PROSES BERPIKIR SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN MASALAH MATEMATIKA BERDASARKAN TEORI POLYA DITINJAU DARI ADVERSITY QUOTIENT TIPE CLIMBER

Abstract

The process of thinking is a process that someone does in recalling the knowledge already stored in his memory for a moment used in receiving information, processing, and concluding something. Students' thinking processes in solving math problems differ from each individual, one of which is Adversity Quotient (AQ). AQ is a capability that someone has in dealing with and solve a problem. AQ consists of 3 types, namely climber, camper, and quitter. This study aims to describe the thinking process of junior high school students in solving mathematical problems based on Polya steps in terms of Adversity Quotient (AQ) climber type. Mathematical problem solving in this research using Polya steps. This research is a qualitative descriptive research. The data collection in this research is done by questionnaire technique and job-based interview. Data validity technique used in this research is time triangulation and using reference material. Data analysis techniques used are the concept of Miles and Huberman, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed that climber students conducted assimilation thinking processes at the stage of understanding the problem, drafting a settlement plan, solving the problem according to plan, and reexamining the results.