KEMAMPUAN GENERALISASI POLA PADA MATERI BARISAN DAN DERET ARITMETIKA SISWA KELAS X

Abstract

This study aims to help students solve problems through their ability to generalize patterns. The study employed a qualitative approach using a descriptive research design and was conducted in the 10th-grade class at MA Bustanul Muta'allimin. Research subjects were selected using purposive sampling and consisted of three students representing the high, moderate, and low ability categories. Data were collected through tests, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity was established through methodological triangulation by comparing the results of the tests and interviews. The results of the study indicate that students’ pattern generalization abilities differ across each ability category. Students in the high-ability category were able to meet all indicators of pattern generalization ability, namely recognizing patterns, describing patterns, continuing patterns, generalizing patterns, and verifying patterns. Students in the moderate category were able to recognize, describe, and extend patterns, but still had difficulty generalizing and verifying patterns. Meanwhile, students in the low category were only able to recognize and describe simple patterns but had difficulty extending patterns, generalizing patterns, and verifying results.