Analysis of Students’ Mathematical Communication Skills Viewed from Gregorc Thinking Styles on the Topic of Relations and Functions

  • Rahmia Rahmia Universitas Malikussaleh
  • Muliana Universitas Malikussaleh
  • Amam Taufiq Hidayat Universitas Malikussaleh
  • Fajriana Universitas Malikussaleh
Keywords: Gregorc's thinking style, mathematical communication, relations and functions

Abstract

Students' low mathematical communication skills indicate obstacles in conveying and understanding mathematical ideas, both verbally and in writing. This study aims to analyze students' mathematical communication skills according to Gregorc's thinking style on the topic of relations and functions. The method used was descriptive qualitative, with data collected through a thinking style questionnaire, a mathematical communication test, and semi-structured interviews. Four eighth-grade students were purposively selected, each representing one type of Gregorc's thinking style. The study's findings indicate that students with an abstract sequential thinking style achieve coherent, logical, and complete mathematical communication, while those with a concrete random thinking style tend to have difficulty conveying ideas systematically. It is concluded that thinking style influences students' mathematical communication styles, so teachers need to consider differences in thinking styles in developing effective lesson plans.

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Published
2025-11-21
How to Cite
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Rahmia, R., Muliana, Hidayat, A.T. and Fajriana 2025. Analysis of Students’ Mathematical Communication Skills Viewed from Gregorc Thinking Styles on the Topic of Relations and Functions. Jurnal Ilmiah Kanderang Tingang. 16, 2 (Nov. 2025), 257-270. DOI:https://doi.org/10.37304/jikt.v16i2.412.