Analysis of student needs for mathematics teaching materials

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine the mathematics teaching materials needed by students to improve problem-solving skills. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The subjects of this study were PGMI students in the Metro city, province of Lampung. Data collection uses a non-test method that uses a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 16 questions, which included eight questions about the analysis of learning resources (teaching materials) and 8 questions about determining learning resources (teaching materials). The results of this study are 1) mathematics teaching materials that are used effectively help students understand mathematical material, but are not effective in helping students develop problem-solving skills, 2) students need mathematics teaching materials based on contextual approaches to improve problem-solving skills. Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to develop mathematics teaching materials based on a contextual approach to improve problem-solving skills.