The Ability of Grade VIII Students’ Mathematical Literacy in Term of Gender

Abstract

This study aims to describe the effect of gender on the math literacy skills of junior high school students. This research is qualitative research using a descriptive approach. The main subject of this research is the shape of the flat side. The subjects of this study were 2 students, one male student and one female student in each category of high and low mathematical literacy. The data collection technique used a mathematical ability literacy test in the form of essay questions. The data analysis technique is by looking at the test results seen from the high and low categories. The results showed that the male subject only met the first indicator of mathematical literacy ability, namely formulating a situation mathematically. For the second and third indicators, male subjects are less able to use mathematical concepts and explain appropriate solutions when solving problems. The female gender subject fulfills two indicators of mathematical literacy ability, namely the indicator of formulating a situation mathematically (formulate) and the indicator of using mathematical concepts, facts, procedures, and reasoning. For the third indicator, female gender subjects are less able to interpret and use reasoning in solving problems in the questions.