Abstract :
The research objective was to determine how the mathematical representation abilities of STKIP Melawi students. The research method was descriptive qualitative with a survey research form. The research subjects were 25 people from the Mathematics Education student population, namely 51 people. Subjects were selected by simple random sampling without knowing the initial mathematical ability of each student. Data collection techniques using test and interview techniques. The research instrument used was a representation ability test question sheet and interview guidelines. The data analysis used was data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Students are interviewed after answering the questions given. Presentation of the results of data processing in the form of descriptions which then draw conclusions. The results showed that students who answered questions according to the indicators using visual representations (pictures) to solve math problems were categorized as high and students who answered questions according to the indicators translated from verbal representations (written) into visual representations (pictures) of mathematics with writing categorized as low.
Keyword :
ability; mathematical representation; plane figure