Description of Students' Mathematical Literacy As Assessed From Their Initial Abilities In Grade VIII of Smp Negeri 1 Majauleng

Abstract

This study aims to describe the mathematical literacy of students with high, medium, and low initial abilities. This type of research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach.The subjects used in this study were three students of class VIII C of SMP Negeri 1 Majauleng, who were randomly selected based on their initial abilities. The instruments in this study were test sheets and interview guidelines. Data collection techniques used were initial ability tests, mathematical literacy tests, and interviews. The data analysis technique used was qualitative analysis. Meanwhile,The validity of the data used is technical triangulation with the method of collecting the results of initial ability tests, mathematical literacy test results and interviews from the same source.Based on the research results, it can be concluded that: (1) description of mathematical literacy of students who have high initial abilities. Subjects are able to achieve the criteria of level 1, level 2, level 3, level 4 and level 5 of mathematical literacy. (2) description of mathematical literacy of students who have moderate initial abilities. Subjects are able to achieve the criteria of level 1, level 2 and level 3 of mathematical literacy. (3) description of mathematical literacy of students who have low initial abilities. Subjects have not been able to achieve all the criteria of mathematical literacy levels.