Mapping Students in Solving Mathematical Problems Based on Their Adversity Quotient

Abstrak

This study was conducted to identify students' abilities in solving mathematical problems based on their Adversity Quotient (AQ) profiles. AQ is an individual's intelligence in encountering obstacles, difficulties, and challenges, which can potentially affect the process and success of solving mathematical problems. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with 38 students majoring in Mathematics Education from two universities in Surabaya as research subjects. The subjects were grouped based on their AQ scores into climbers, campers, and quitters categories. Data were collected through an AQ questionnaire, a word problem-based problem-solving test on generating functions, and in-depth interviews. The analysis of problem-solving abilities was based on Polya's stages, including understanding the problem, planning the solution, implementing the plan, and reviewing the results of the solution. The results showed differences in problem-solving ability characteristics between AQ profiles. Subjects with climbers AQ were able to complete the stages of understanding the problem and planning the solution, but were not consistent in the implementation and reflection stages. Meanwhile, subjects with AQ campers were able to complete all stages of problem-solving consistently and coherently. These findings indicate that AQ plays a role in shaping students' perseverance, strategies, and reflection in solving mathematical problems.

Kata kunci

• Mapping
• adversity quotient
• probelm-solving
• word problems