Mathematical Connections Process for Elementary School Students in Problem Solving of Statistics
1Elsa Astari, 2Marsigit

Graduate Elementary Education Program, Yogyakarta State University

Abstract

This study belongs to the descriptive qualitative research which aims to describe the process of mathematical ability and low mathematical ability in problem solving of simple statistical. The process of mathematical connection in question is the students steps in connecting mathematics. Connection aspects observed in the research are : 1. integrating information, 2. making connections within and across mathematical domains, 3. deciding which mathematical tools to use to solve problems, 4. solving nonroutine problems. Data analysis of the students mathematical connection ability use triangulation method technique that is test method and interview method. The results show that students with high mathematical ability have mathematical connection process more complete in problem solving steps rather than students with low mathematical ability who do not Look Back. The students with high mathematical highly capable students are able to identify and formulate math problems, implement strategies and be able to explain the results according to the original problem

Keywords: mathematical connections

Topic: Mathematics Education