Analysis of Student Errors in Learning Circle Based on the Watson Error Category

Authors

  • Ni Nyoman Riantini W. Ganesha University of Education
  • I Nengah Suparta Ganesha University of Education
  • I Gusti Putu Sudiarta Ganesha University of Education

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12928/ijeme.v4i1.15840

Keywords:

Error Analysis, Watson Error Category, Circle

Abstract

Error analysis is a process of reviewing students' answers to identify patterns of understanding. Errors in mathematics are considered as deviations from the actual solution of a problem. The aim of the study is to analyze student errors based on the Watson error category learning circle. In this study students were given 5 essay mathematical problems, and then analyzed their errors based on 8 Watson error categories and continued by interviewing 1 student for each category of error. This study was conducted at SMP PGRI 3 Denpasar in a class on IX grade with 40 students. The results show that the percentage of student errors categories obtained from this study as follows: comprehension errors 54%, transformation errors 18%, process skills errors 15%, encoding errors 7%. Students are interviewed to find out carelessness and motivation that affect students' mistakes. While for question form category we found no errors.

 

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2020-12-21

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Riantini W., N. N., Suparta, I. N., & Sudiarta, I. G. P. (2020). Analysis of Student Errors in Learning Circle Based on the Watson Error Category. International Journal on Emerging Mathematics Education, 4(1), 31–42. https://doi.org/10.12928/ijeme.v4i1.15840

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IJEME, Vol. 4 No. 1, March 2020

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