ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMECAH MASALAH MATEMATIKA SISWA DALAM PENYELESAIAN ULANGAN HARIAN

Abstract

Objektif: Mathematics education aims to develop students' problem-solving abilities, which are essential skills in everyday life. This study aimed to analyze the mathematical problem-solving abilities of seventh-grade students at SMPN 3 Ranah Pesisir in completing daily tests (UH) on the topic of Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables (SPLDV). Using a quantitative approach with descriptive analysis and correlation, this study involved 24 students as a sample. Data were collected through problem-solving ability tests and UH scores. The results showed that mathematical problem-solving abilities influenced student learning outcomes, with an average problem-solving ability test score of 70.03. Students in the high category were able to effectively implement Polya's problem-solving steps, while students in the low category experienced difficulties. This study emphasizes the importance of learning strategies that enhance problem-solving abilities to improve mathematics learning outcomes.