The Effect of Adversity Quotient on Student’s Mathematical Problem-Solving Ability

Abstract

Math problem-solving skills are important for students to have. Because the subject of mathematics is very close to everyday life. But in reality many students have difficulty solving math problems and give up before finding a solution. Adversity quotient as one of a person's intelligence is often associated with fighting power in fighting difficulties, so it is indicated as a factor that has an influence on the ability to solve mathematical problems. Therefore, it is necessary to study the effect of adversity quotient on students' mathematical problem solving ability. This study aims to (1) find out the picture of students' adversity quotient, (2) know the picture of students' mathematical problem solving ability, (3) find out the influence of adversity quotient on students' mathematical problem solving ability. This study is not only to determine the influence of adversity quotient on problem solving ability, but also the adversity quotient indicator that has the greatest influence so that efforts can be made to improve students' mathematical problem solving ability. The population in this study was grade V students at MI Ma'arif Kadipaten. Sampling techniques with non-probability sampling types and saturated sampling techniques. The research trial sample was class V A students totaling 25 respondents, while the research sample amounted to 22 respondents from class V B. Adversity quotient data was obtained through questionnaires and mathematical problem solving skills through tests. The results of this study are (1) students' adversity quotient is in the medium category, (2) mathematical problem solving ability is in the medium category, (3) there is a significant positive influence of adversity quotient on mathematical problem solving ability.