Mathematical Reasoning of Student in Senior High School Based on Gender Differences Wilda Aulia Rokhima (a*), Tri Atmojo Kusmayadi (b), Laila Fitriana (c)
a) Postgraduate Program, Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta
*wildaaulia94[at]gmail.com
b) Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta
c) Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta
Abstract
Reasoning is one of the goals of mathematics education. Reasoning related to mathematical concepts or information is called mathematical reasoning. The process of reasoning in the learning of mathematics is influenced by many factors, one of which is gender, especially in their way to solve mathematical problems and draw conclusion. This research aims to describe of student mathematical reasoning in senior high school based on gender differences. This study used descriptive qualitative method. Mathematical reasoning consist of knowing the problem, applying previously learned concepts, determining strategy, and draw a conclusion. This research has been conducted during the first semester of the academic year 2018-2019. The subject of the study consisted of two male students and two female students of SMA N 4 Pekalongan which selected using purposive sampling. The results show that male students think flexibly while the female students tends to follow the strategy given by the teacher. Female students tend to be more accurate than male students for drawing conclusions.
