Analysis of Student Errors in Resolving the Problem of Mathematical Stories Using the Newman Procedure in Class VII of Pariaman Junior High School 6

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This research is motivated by the number of students who make mistakes in solving mathematical story problems. For this reason, it is necessary to analyze the types of errors made by students and describe the factors causing students to make these mistakes. Newman error analysis is one simple method that can be used to determine errors in solving mathematical problems.

This type of research is descriptive research and uses qualitative research methods. The study population was all VII grade students of SMPN 6 Pariaman. Sampling using purposive sampling technique and selected class VII2 as the study sample.

The results of this study indicate the mistakes made by students with a sample of 17 students. Students make a reading error (R) of 88.24%, misunderstanding (C) as much as 64.71%, transformation errors (T) as much as 82.36%, process skill errors (P) as much as 94.12%, and writing errors the final answer (E) is 100%.

From the results of the study, it is suggested that students should be accustomed to writing things that are known and asked by the questions using the context of the problem of the story problem, multiplying the practice questions and getting used to checking the answers before they are collected, and getting used to writing conclusions from each question completely. In addition, teachers should better relate learning material to everyday life so that it is easily understood and remembered.

Key word: Analysis of Student Errors, Newman, Causes of errors