ERIC Number: EJ1183418
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jul
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Critical Thinking Disposition: Students Skeptic in Dealing with Ill-Logical Mathematics Problem
Nugroho, Purna Bayu; Nusantara, Toto; As'ari, Abdur Rahman; Sisworo; Hidayanto, Erry; Susiswo
International Journal of Instruction, v11 n3 p635-648 Jul 2018
One characteristic of a person having a critical thinking disposition is engaging in the activity with reflective skepticism. Skeptical attitudes can encourage a person to reflect so as to produce a correct conclusion and make the right decision. This article aims to determine: (1) the cause of students skeptic in dealing with illlogical mathematics problem and (2) the phase involved in skeptic and decision making on ill-logical mathematics problem. This research is a qualitative research with explorative descriptive research type. The subject of this study consisted of two students who were skeptical of ill-logical mathematics problem. The data were collected through a test, direct observation, and interview. The results of data collection were analyzed through data reduction stage, data presentation and conclusion of findings. The results of this study indicate that: (1) there are two causes of skepticism: (a) the presence of cognitive conflict and (b) the presence of two conflicting outcomes; (2) the phases involved in skepticism and decision making on the Ill-logical Mathematics problem from stimulus, skeptic, reflective, and decision making.
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Mathematical Logic, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Observation, Interviews, Decision Making, Reflection, Thinking Skills, Middle School Students, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Tests, Qualitative Research
International Journal of Instruction. Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Education, Eskisehir, 26480, Turkey. e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia
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