Analisis Kemampuan Literasi Matematika Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Ditinjau Dari Gaya Belajar

Abstract

This study aims to analyze students' mathematical literacy skills in solving word problems, considering their learning styles. Mathematical literacy is crucial for understanding and solving contextual problems in daily life. However, differences in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles can affect how students process information and solve mathematical problems. This research employed a qualitative approach with three eleventh-grade students from SMA Negeri 1 Sampang as subjects. These students, each with a different dominant learning style, were selected through questionnaires and teacher recommendations. Data were collected via questionnaires, mathematical literacy-based word problems on a three-variable linear equation system, and in-depth interviews.
The findings indicate that students with a visual learning style were better able to meet all three mathematical literacy indicators: formulating problems, applying concepts/procedures, and interpreting and evaluating results. Students with an auditory learning style excelled primarily in the concept application indicator, while kinesthetic students demonstrated limited abilities. These findings suggest that learning styles influence students' mathematical literacy abilities. Therefore, teachers need to consider learning styles when designing instructional strategies to enhance mathematical literacy.