The Role of Scheme Method to Improve the Ability in Solving Mathematical Word Problems
Abstract: Solving mathematical
word problems are
not easy for
elementary school students.
Third-grade students of
elementary schools cannot understand mathematical word problems
perfectly. The appropriate learning method is needed to improve the students’
ability in understanding to solve the questions. Therefore, the objective of
this study is to identify the role of the scheme learning method to improve
students’ ability in solving mathematical word problems. Third-grade students of elementary
school took the
process of this
research. The students
were divided into
two groups; experimental
and control groups. This research would be carried out in three
sessions. The measurement of the students’ ability in solving the mathematical
word problems was conducted by giving the pre-test and post-test mathematics
materials. Data analysis performed used anava mixed design to compare score of
students’ abilities in solving the mathematical word problems between experimental
and control groups.
The result of
this study indicated
that there were
differences in score
of students’ abilities in solving the mathematical word problems between
experimental group and control group (p=0,039, p<0,05). Students
who received scheme learning
method increased their score more
than control group. Applying this method
can improved students’ ability in solving mathematical word problems.
Keywords: scheme learning
method, mathematical word problems, ability in solving mathematical word
problems
Author: Dian Kinayung, Murtini
Journal Code: jppsikologisosialgg130002
