Thinking Process in Student Vocational Math Problem Solving Based on Personality Type Extrovert-Introvert

Abstract

This study aims to describe vocational students thinking process with personality types extrovert and introvert personality type in solving mathematical problems using Polya measures. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The population in this study were all students of class X in a vocational high school in South Tangerang City, Samples were six vocational students, the which consisted of three students and three personality types extrovert introvert personality type student. The election procedure is done using purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire type of personality, problem solving ability test, and interview the subject of research. Based on the findings and discussions can be concluded that the students' ekstovert personality types will use the thought process of assimilation when understanding a problem, make a plan in solving the problem, and check the answers that have existed over. While in implementing the plan on solving problems then use the thinking process of accommodation. Students introverted personality types will use the thought process of assimilation when understanding a problem, and the make plans in problem solving. Meanwhile, make and execute a plan in problem solving using assimilation thought process is not perfect. While in implementing the plan on solving problems then use the thinking process of accommodation. Students introverted personality types will use the thought process of assimilation when understanding a problem, and the make plans in problem solving. Meanwhile, the make and execute a plan in problem solving using assimilation thought process is not perfect. While in implementing the plan on solving problems then use the thinking process of accommodation. Students introverted personality types will use the thought process of assimilation when understanding a problem, and the make plans in problem solving. Meanwhile, make and execute a plan in problem solving using assimilation thought process is not perfect.