MASTERY ANALYSIS OF THE CALCULUS CONCEPT TOWARD MATHEMATICS EDUCATION STUDENTS: OF STKIP BINA BANGSA GETSEMPENA
Abstract
As one of scientific thinking means, Mathematics is necessary to cultivate logical, systematic and critical thinking skills. Similarly, mathematics is the basic knowledge that is necessary to support success in higher education, even in everyday life. One branch of mathematics that can cultivate the ability to think logically is calculus. Many mathematical concepts can be explained by the representation of calculus. But in the reality, calculus courses are generally less favored by students. Based on the facts, there are still many students generally less mastering the preconditions of calculus that had been studied in Senior High School (SMA). This study aims to analyze the level of mastery of the concept of calculus in Mathematics Education students. This research used descriptive method with qualitative approach. The research subjects were 17 students of second semester of Mathematics Education STKIP Bina Bangsa Getsempena Banda Aceh academic year 2016/2017. From the result of data processing, there were 12 students (70,59%) out of 17 students who master the 1-mastery category, 9 students (52, 94%) who master the 2-mastery category, 12 students (70, 59) who master the 4-mastery category and no one (0%) who master the 3-mastery category.This research was expected to provide useful information and become serious attention in improving student's mathematics learning achievement Especially mathematics education students to become competent graduates.
Keywords
Student Mastery, Calculus