Exploring Students’ Mathematical Reasoning Behavior in Junior High Schools

A Grounded Theory

Bibliographic Data

ID22048587
AuthorsRohati Rohati (0000-0002-4865-1326, Indonesia University of Education, corresponding author), Yaya S Kusumah (0000-0001-5156-9115, Indonesia University of Education), Kusnandi Kusnandi (0000-0002-8900-4563, Indonesia University of Education)
Year2023
Volume13
Issue3
Pages252
Publication date2023-02-27
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci13030252
OpenAlexW4322503431
LanguageEN
References cited52

Mathematical reasoning is an essential ability that students must have in every mathematics lesson. However, student behavior during the process of mathematical reasoning has yet to be widely studied. This research explores the mathematical reasoning behavior of selected eighth-grade students to solve problems requiring a mathematical reasoning process. A qualitative methodology based on grounded theory was implemented, which included an in-depth analysis of student answers and student interviews. The data show that students are engaged in imitative, algorithmic, semi-creative, and creative reasoning behavior. Next, an in-depth explanation was carried out for four students from each level of mathematical reasoning behavior. Students from the imitative, algorithmic, semi-creative, and creative reasoning behavior groups showed consistency in answers and behavior for the given problems. The findings of this study can encourage teachers to focus on fostering the highest level of mathematical reasoning, namely creative mathematical reasoning, in students

Analytic reasoning · Cognition · Deductive reasoning · Grounded theory · Logical reasoning · Mathematical logic · Mathematical practice · Mathematical problem · Mathematics education · Qualitative reasoning · Qualitative research · Verbal reasoning · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Computer Science · Mathematics Education and Pedagogy · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence

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