IDENTIFICATION OF FIELD DEPENDENT (FD) AND FIELD INDEPENDENT (FI) STUDENT MISCONCEPTION IN SOLVING NUMERIC LITERATION PROBLEMS

Abstract

In learning Mathematics, there are still students who experience misconceptions about solving problems in story form, this happens because the cognitive styles possessed by each student are different. This research aims to determine misconceptions in solving numerical literacy problems in terms of students' cognitive styles, where the sample in this study consisted of 2 students in class VIII-B MTs Nurul Ikhlas Ambon. namely 1 student for the Field Independent cognitive style and 1 student for the Field Dependent cognitive style. This research uses descriptive research. Supporting instruments consist of the GEFT test, written test and interview guide. The research results show that the misconceptions in solving story problems are as follows: 1) Field Independent (FI): (1) In the aspect of understanding the problem, FI is said to be able to understand the problem well so that he can state what is known and asked in the question. (2) In the aspect of understanding the concept of variables, FI is still lacking in making examples of variables because it does not write examples. (3) In the aspect of understanding making mathematical models, FI is quite good at making equations. (4) In the aspect of understanding the concepts of elimination and substitution, FI is quite capable in solving story problems. 2) Field Dependent (FD): (1) In the aspect of understanding the problem, FD is said to still be lacking in understanding the problem, namely being able to state what is known and asked about questions even though he still has misconceptions about other questions. (2) In the aspect of understanding the concept of variables, FD is very poor in making examples of variables because it does not make examples. (3) In the aspect of understanding making mathematical models, FD is good at making mathematical models. (4) In the aspect of understanding the concept of elimination and substitution, FD is very less able to solve story problems using the elimination and substitution method.

Keywords: Field Dependent, Field Independent, Misconception, Numeric Literation