Solving Problems In Mathematics Using The Personality Types As A Means Of Developing The Nation’s Character

Abstract

HARDIKNAS’(The National Education Day) 2011 is ‘ Indonesia resurgent and having the special character’. By developing the nation character, we hope it can create the superior Indonesian people. Problem solving is the most important part that must be taught to the students. The six values of nation character can be given to the student through learning.mathematics problem solving. We have to consider the difference character of each students before we give the six values for solving the mathematics problem. In this study the writer will use the classification personality type by David Keirsey. Hopefully the result of this study enable the students to solve the problem in the daily life based on the value that can support their building character. Therefore the development of the nation character will be shown. Key Words: nation character, mathematics problem solving, personality typ