Analysis of Mathematical Reasoning Ability Viewed from Student Learning Motivation

Abstract

This study aims to describe mathematical reasoning abilities in terms of student motivation in class VIII SMP Negeri Satap 1 Lambandia. This type of research is qualitative. The subjects of this study consisted of 20 students of class VIII SMP Negeri Satap 1 Lambandia. The instrument used is a mathematical reasoning ability test consisting of 4 questions, a learning motivation questionnaire consisting of 16 statements, and interview guidelines. The results showed that; 1) The average mathematical reasoning ability of students is 40.78 which is in the fairly low category. Many students who have a high level of ability score is 1 (5%), students with a moderately low ability score of 10 (50%)