Error Analysis of Junior High School Students on Linear Equations of Two Variables Topic

Pujiono; Boyke H Siahaan; Heddy Rosida

doi:10.63081/uejtl.v1i2.35

Authors

Pujiono SMPN 1 Kuala Tungkal, Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency, Indonesia
Boyke H Siahaan SMPN 1 Kuala Tungkal, Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency, Indonesia
Heddy Rosida SMPN 1 Kuala Tungkal, Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency, Indonesia

Error analysis, Linear equations of two variables

Abstract

Mathematics is an important science and has a lot to do with the development of other sciences. One of the essential topics in physics is linear equations of two variables. However, many students experience errors on this topic. The purpose of this study is to identify students' errors on the material of linear equations of two variables. The research is a descriptive study conducted on 83 students at SMPN 1 Tanjung Jabung Barat. The instrument used in this question is five description questions. This question has been validated and tested empirically. The five questions are suitable for research. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis. The results showed that students made many errors in operations, concepts, and skills.

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