Halimah, Subanji, Dian Septi Nur Afifah
This study aims to describe the cognitive conflicts of male and female students in mathematical problems solving. This research is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data collection methods include tests, interviews, and documentation. The subjects of this study were 1 male and 1 female student selected from 6 samples consisting of 3 male students and 3 female students using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of the study showed that students experienced cognitive conflict when solving the problem of constructing a flat circle. This is indicated by the attitude of doubt and anxiety experienced by students in answering questions. In addition, the occurrence of errors and misconceptions in students when solving problems where students can not distinguish the concept of circumference and broad concepts in the flat circle. Therefore, it is better that in the learning process students not only memorize formulas, but students must understand the concepts in depth. In addition, teachers also need to pay more attention to male students in the learning process because male students experience cognitive conflict more often than female students. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; STKIP PGRI Tulungagung, Tulungagung, Indonesia
