Kaitan antara Gaya Belajar, Kemandirian Belajar, dan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Siswa SMP dalam Pelajaran Matematika

Abstract

In general, independent learning and problem solving ability mathematics junior high school students is still low. Teachers practice teaching and learning activities, the main factor that causes the problem from happening. One of the efforts that teachers can do is to create a learning environment that matches the kind of student learning styles (auditory, visual, or kinesthetic), so hopefully learning objectives can be achieved effectively. This research was conducted in Tarogong South Junior High School 2 class IX in odd semester of school year 2015-2016. The method used in the form of comparative research explanation-associative. From the results of the study revealed that: 1) There is no difference in mathematical problem solving skills, among students in terms of the type of learning style. 2) There is no difference in the level of independence of learning mathematics among students in terms of learning styles. 3) Independence of student learning affects the level of students' mathematical problem solving ability. From the results of these studies indicate that each student, both of which have auditory learning style, visual, or kinesthetic have this level of independent learning and problem solving skills the same mathematical. In addition, it is also known that the higher the level of independence of student learning, the higher the students' mathematical problem solving ability