Analysis of Student Learning Difficulties in Solving Mathematical Communication Tasks Related to the Topic of Fraction

Abstract

Mathematical skills will help students understand and solve mathematical problems related to fractions by conveying mathematical ideas verbally and in writing. Considering that most students still have difficulty modeling problems, from story problems about fraction operations to mathematical modeling. This study aims to comprehensively describe the difficulties regarding mathematical communication in fraction material experienced by one of elementary school students in one of the villages in Bangka Belitung who has the highest mathematics score in his class.  The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with a case study design. Data collection was carried out by conducting observations, tests, and interviews. The results of this study indicate that students' mathematical communication skills could be more optimal. Students still need help understanding information in questions, difficulty in interpreting mathematical terms, difficulty in explaining information, and difficulty in making mathematical presentations. Encouraging students to practice more often with different types of problems and providing constructive feedback will help improve their mathematical communication skills in the future.