Profil Komunikasi Matematis Siswa SMP Kelas VIII dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Bangun Ruang Ditinjau dari Tipe Kepribadian David Keirsey

Abstract

This study aims to describe the student’s mathematical communication profile in solving geometry questions based on David Keirsey's personality type. The subjects of this study were 8 students of class VIII F SMPN 11 Jember which consisted of 2 students in each personality types, namely artisan, idealist, guardian, and rational. Students are given a personality type questionnaire, then test questions about the geometries, and followed by interviews. This type of research is called qualitative descriptive. The results of this study indicate that students with the artisan personality type tend to show symbolic communication, then logical communication, and finally verbal communication in solving problems. Students with idealistic personality types tend to show symbolic communication and verbal communication in solving problems. Students with the guardian personality type tend to show logical communication and symbolic communication in solving problems. Students with rational personality types tend to show logical communication, then symbolic communication, and finally verbal communication in solving problems.