Penerapan Problem Based Learning dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa SMA

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to compare the student mathematics problem solving ability of
senior secondary school (SMA) students who received problem based learning, with those who
received exporitory learning. This research was based on fact that the student mathematics problem
solving ability of the secondary school student in SMAN 1 Pagaden were not good enough. The
method used is mix method with Concurrent Embedded Eksperimental Model with Classroom action
research.The Subject in this research was SMA students from grade XI MIPA classes majoring in
science, from SMAN 1 Pagaden Subang. The instrumens were: Mathematics problem solving ability
test, learning motivation questionnaire, student attitude scale and observation sheet. Summaries based
on the analysis were: (1) Problem Based Learning model can improve student mathematics problem
solving; (2) learning motivation of students have Problem Based Learning is better; (3) Students who
received Problem Based Learning model have higher mathematics problem solving ability than those
who received expository learning; (4) Students who received Problem Based Learning model have
higher learning motivation than those who received expository learning; (5) There is a correlation
between learning motivation and student mathematics problem solving ability; (6) the activity of the
students who recieved Problem Based Learning is better. In general, Problem Based Learning could be
considered as one of mathematics learning alternative in order to increase student mathematics
problem solving ability.