THE ABILITY OF STANDARD 3 PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN SOLVING MATHEMATICAL WORD PROBLEM BY DRAW A DIAGRAM STRATEGY (74 - 85)

This study was aimed to identify the ability of Standard 3 primary school pupils in solving mathematical word problem based on Problem Solving Model by Polya. This study is a qualitative research with case study design. The selection of study participant was based on purposive sampling and involving one participant of Standard 3 pupil from a primary school in North Kinta District. The participant was at good performance in mathematics. Data collections were using Think Aloud technique, Interview Protocol and Observation Checklist. The findings in the form of video recordings, problem-solving written script and reseacher field notes were analyzed qualitatively through five processes namely study data exploratory, transcription, organizing, coding and analysis of findings. The analysis describes the process of problem-solving implemented by the pupil according to Problem Solving Model by Polya, specifically drawing a diagram strategy. The results showed that the participant performed the process of understanding the problem, devising and implementing the strategies, review the solution and use drawing a diagram strategies comprehensively and effectively in solving four mathematical word problems given. As a conclusions, the study found that the participant overally was able to solve mathematical word problem by doing the four steps of Problem Solving Model by Polya. The study shows the problem solving process based on a 4-step of Problem Solving Model by Polya and draw a diagram strategy is suitable for teaching and learning of mathematical word problem solving among the Standard 3 pupils of primary school.