The ability and analysis of students\' errors in the topic of algebraic expression

Mazlini Adnan

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Type :	article
Subject :	Q Science (General)
ISSN :	1742-6588
Main Author :	Mazlini Adnan
Additional Authors :	Zulhilmi Zainal Abidin Sutama, Sutama Prihaswati, Martyana
Title :	The ability and analysis of students\' errors in the topic of algebraic expression

Place of Production :	Tanjung Malim
Publisher :	Fakulti Sains dan Matematik
Year of Publication :	2021
Notes :	Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Corporate Name :	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

This study aimed to determine the level of ability of Form One students in the topic of algebraic expressions based on the six levels in the Bloom's Taxonomy Revision. In addition, this study aimed to identify the types of errors of form one students in the topic of algebraic expressions based on Newman's Error Analysis. Respondents of this study consist of 68 form one students were selected from school in Melaka through simple random sampling method. The data in this study has been analysed in a descriptive basis involving frequency, percentages and mean. This study uses the application of [[CHECK_SINGLEQUOT_ENT]] Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 26 for the purpose of this analysis. The findings showed that the students have troubled in the topic of algebra. 3 of 6 levels in the Bloom's Taxanomy cannot be responded well by these students. Students only show high levels of mastery in the first two levels of remembering and understanding levels. Students have the most significant problems at evaluating level with the lowest percentage. The findings of this study also showed that most of students make an error in transformation. This study showed that error reading is lowest. In conclusion, these students have a problem answering the question of algebra and the type of common mistakes that are transformational problems. The implications of this study are, the Ministry and the teachers are able to makes reference to the difficult levels and the types of errors often made by form one students in the topic of algebra. ? Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.

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