Misconception analysis of algebraic forms using three tier tests for class vii students

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
12
Article ID: 
24084
4 pages
Research Article

Misconception analysis of algebraic forms using three tier tests for class vii students

Asdar, Badrullah Bakri Badru and Husnul Khatimah Rusyid

Abstract: 

This research is a descriptive research that aims to determine students who have misconception, describe types, and factors that cause these misconceptions. The data were collected through diagnostic test of the form three tier test which was supported by interview data. The research subjects were 21 grade VII-9 students and then 5 students were selected to be interviewed based on the tendency of misconception experienced. Based on the research result, can be concluded that the percentage of grade VII-9 who have misconception on algebraic forms was 59.81% with moderate categories. Further, there are 67 types of student’s misconception on 4 indicators of algebraic forms. Furthermore, the factors that cause misconception which came from students, namely the existence of preconception students’, incomplete reasons, and intuition.

DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.37118/ijdr.24084.03.2022
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