Journal of Physics: Conference Series | 2021
Misconception in Linear Equation System: The Case of Students Using Imitative Reasoning
Abstract
Imitative reasoning is one of the strategies students used in solving mathematical problems. The imitative reasoning links to the ways in which students using their prior knowledge on solving a similar problem. Those using imitative reasoning, in fact, could only comprehend a problem on its surface level without deeply conceptualise it. The issue leads to errors and misconception in answering linear equation problems. This study aims to analyse students’ misconception when solving linear equation problems, specifically in those using imitative reasoning. This is a qualitative study with 64 students participated in the study. The study reveals that the misconceptions can be found in erroneous calculation, the application of problem solving strategies, the correlation between procedure and concept as well as the solutions of linear equations in intersecting, parallel, and coinciding lines.