Mathematics problem solving based on Schoenfeld in senior high school students

Abstract

Abstract Mathematics has a goal to improve the ability in critical thinking, creative, analysis, and problem solving. Problem solving is one of the abilities that can improve mathematical knowledge. Mathematics problem solving based on Schoenfeld consists of reading, analysis, exploration, planning, implementation, and verification. Mathematics problem-solving focuses on students’ ability to analyze, solve problems, and justify the answer. The aims of the study is to describe student’s mathematics problem-solving skills based on Schoenfeld. This research used the qualitative descriptive method. Subject in this study were three students of class XI in Senior High School which is this school is one of the schools favorite in Surakarta which selected using random sampling. The result of this study indicates that two students have mathematics problem solving skills better than the other. Based on the research, it can be concluded that students can solve the problem well but students have not been able to prove the answer obtained by looking for other methods of problem solving. Most students only use problem-solving strategies that are only taught in their school. Students do not try to explore other problem-solving strategies.