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Mathematics Teachers' Perception about Problem Solving Task: Case Study in SMA 4 Lahat

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Cecil Hiltrimartin
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10.2991/ice-17.2018.58How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Perception, Problem-solving task
Abstract

This present study aims to know mathematics teachers' perception of a problem-solving task. Two mathematics teachers of a Senior High School in Lahat are chosen using purposive sampling technique as the subject of the study. Semi-structured interview method is used to collect data. The data are analyzed using content analysis method. The study reveals that the teachers stated that problem-solving task was important to be given to their students to make them see the connection between mathematics and daily life. To be able to solve problems, the teachers stated that their students had to understand mathematics concept. Polya's problem-solving techniques can be used to help students solve problems. A problem is stated as the problem-solving task only if it is not a routine problem. Not all mathematics problems can be categorized as the problem-solving task. As a matter of fact, the teachers found some difficulties in developing routine problems into the problem-solving task, so problem-solving tasks were found only in particular mathematics topics. This study indicates that problems teachers use in their instruction are very important and can be used as a tool to enhance student's high thinking ability

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the First Indonesian Communication Forum of Teacher Training and Education Faculty Leaders International Conference on Education 2017 (ICE 2017)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
February 2018
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978-94-6252-486-6
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/ice-17.2018.58How to use a DOI?
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© 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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