ANALISIS KESALAHAN SISWA DALAM MENYELESAIKAN SOAL BILANGAN BERPANGKAT DAN BENTUK AKAR PADA SISWA KELAS X SMK NEGERI 1 KAWALI TAHUN AJARAN 2018/2019

Abstract

This study aims to describe the students' mistakes in solving the problem of numbered numbers and the root form of class X RPL and analyze the factors that cause students to make mistakes. This type of research is qualitative descriptive. The research subjects were class students X RPL SMK Negeri 1 Kawali school year 2018/2019. Data collection methods used in this study were tests, interviews, and documentation. The technique of analyzing data is through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the mistakes made by students in solving the problem of number and root form: (1) errors in understanding the meaning of the problem; (2) errors in understanding and applying concepts; and (3) counting errors. Factors that cause students to make mistakes are students do not understand the purpose of the question being asked, students have not mastered the prerequisite material such as: exponent numbers, students do not understand the material, students forget the formula, students do not practice the questions about numbers with the rank and shape of the root, students are not careful in calculating, students do not check the answers that have been done.