ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' PROPORTIONAL REASONING IN SOLVING PROBLEM RATIO

Abstract

This study aims to describe the characteristics of proportional reasoning of class VIII students of SMP Negeri Model Terpadu Madani Palu based on high-ability gender. This type of research is a case study using a qualitative approach. The research subjects were selected based on purposive sampling, while the main characteristics that became important in choosing the subject were "high-ability students". Two students were selected, namely male students (M) and female students (F) who had high abilities. This research resulted in three categories and one sub-category. The categories and sub-categories include: (1) Qualitative with one sub-category, namely: (a) making a comparison (2) Additives, (3) Multiplicative. Based on these categories and sub-categories, it is concluded that the Subject of M in solving problem the ratio has the characteristics of proportional reasoning in the qualitative and multiplicative categories. Meanwhile, the subject of F in in solving problem the ratio has the characteristics of proportional reasoning in the additive and multiplicative categories