COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM POSING USING GEOGEBRA: A STUDY ON HIGH MATH ABILITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Nurul Fadilah; Abdul Haris  Rosyidi; Yurizka Melia  Sari

doi:10.51878/science.v6i1.8928

Authors

Nurul Fadilah Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Abdul Haris Rosyidi Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Yurizka Melia Sari Universitas Negeri Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51878/science.v6i1.8928

Keywords:

Kolaboratif, GeoGebra, Pengajuan Masalah

Abstract

Problem posing is important in learning mathematics because it improves reasoning, critical thinking, and creative thinking skills. However, many students still find it difficult to pose problems. Through collaborative problem posing, students can exchange their understanding. The use of GeoGebra in problem posing can help students play an active role in generating ideas to construct new problems through its features. This research is a qualitative research that aims to describe the collaborative semi-structured problem posing of junior high school students assisted by GeoGebra in high groups. This research was conducted in one of the junior high schools in Surabaya class IX odd semester of the 2024/2025 school year in the age range of 14-15 years. The research data were collected through Problem Posing Test and Focus Group Discussion. The research subjects were a group with high mathematical ability consisting of two students. The results showed both members in the group contributed to each other for the new problem created. On knowledge base, they identified mathematical facts, concepts, and procedures. On heuristics and schema, they explored GeoGebra to come up with ideas. On group dynamics and interactions, they performed processes of normality, conformity, and innovation. In individual consideration of aptness, both members argued that each individual was skilled in proposing problems and the problems they created were acceptable to group members. Student had no problems during discussion and expressing their opinions due to their equal mathematical ability. Therefore, further research is needed on whether collaborative problem posing using GeoGebra heterogeneous groups also works.

ABSTRAK

Pengajuan masalah merupakan hal penting dalam belajar matematika karena meningkatkan kemampuan penalaran, berpikir kritis, dan berpikir kreatif. Namun, masih banyak siswa merasa kesulitan dalam pengajuan masalah. Melalui pengajuan masalah kolaboratif siswa dapat saling bertukar pemahaman. Penggunaan GeoGebra dalam pengajuan masalah dapat membantu siswa berperan aktif memunculkan ide-ide untuk mengkonstruksi masalah baru melalui fitur-fiturnya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengajuan masalah semi terstruktur kolaboratif siswa SMP berbantuan GeoGebra pada kelompok tinggi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di salah satu SMP di Surabaya kelas IX semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2024/2025 pada rentang usia 14-15 tahun. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui Tes Pengajuan Masalah dan Focus Group Discussion. Subjek penelitian merupakan kelompok dengan kemampuan matematika tinggi yang terdiri atas dua siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kedua anggota dalam kelompok saling berkontribusi untuk masalah baru yang dibuat. Pada basis pengetahuan, mereka mengidentifikasi fakta, konsep, dan prosedur matematika. Pada heuristik dan skema, mereka mengeksplorasi GeoGebra untuk memunculkan ide-ide. Pada dinamika dan interaksi kelompok, mereka melakukan proses normalitas, konformitas, dan inovasi. Pada pertimbangan individu atas kesesuaian, kedua anggota saling berpendapat bahwa tiap individu terampil dalam mengajukan masalah dan masalah yang mereka buat dapat diterima anggota kelompok. Siswa tidak memiliki masalah selama berdiskusi dan mengungkapkan pendapat dikarenakan kesetaraan kemampuan matematika. Oleh karena itu, perlu penelitian lebih lanjut terkait apakah pengajuan masalah kolaboratif pada kelompok heterogen berbantuan GeoGebra juga berjalan demikian.

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