Open AccessAnalysis of students' mathematics communication ability based on cognitive styles and mathematical knowledge
Author(s) -
Syahrul Azmi,
Baidowi Baidowi,
Nurul Hikmah,
Ratna Yulis Tyaningsih,
Eká Kurniawan
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
jurnal pijar mipa/jurnal pijar mipa (pengkajian ilmu dan pengajaran matematika dan ilmu pengetahuan alam)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2460-1500
pISSN - 1907-1744
DOI - 10.29303/jpm.v17i2.3384
Subject(s) - cognition , cognitive style , mathematics education , mathematical problem , communication skills , psychology , computer science , cognitive psychology , medicine , neuroscience , medical education
This study aims to describe the mathematical communication skills of mathematics education students based on their cognitive styles and mathematical knowledge. This research is a qualitative approach. Data were collected by giving the MFFT test to the students to measure their cognitive styles and essay tests for determining their mathematical communication skills. Data were analyzed by comparing the scores of cognitive styles, mathematical communication, and their mathematical performances. The result shows that students with reflective cognitive styles perform better on mathematical communication than impulsive cognitive styles. Moreover, their mathematical knowledge significantly affects their abilities in solving mathematical communication tests.