The enhancement of mathematical reasoning and problem solving ability through metaphorical thinking approach

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of metaphorical thinking learning approach on mathematical reasoning and problem solving ability. This research used quasi-experimental method. The population of this study was the third-semester students of mathematics education study program at STKIP PGRI Lubuklinggau. The sample selection was done by using saturated samples. Based on the analysis of the t-test, the results of the study showed that 1) tobtained (2.351) of the ability of mathematical reasoningwas more thanthe ttable(2.06), so H0was rejected and Hawas accepted.It can be concluded that there was significant influence of the metaphorical thinking learning approach on the students’mathematical reasoning ability; and 2) tobtained(2.311) of the problem solving skill was more than the ttable(2.06), so H0was rejected and Hawas accepted. It can be concluded that there was a significant effect of the metaphorical thinking approach on the students’problem solving skill. In short, metaphorical thinking approach has influenced the students’ mathematical reasoning and problem solving ability significantly.