Comparative Study of Student Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning between Urban, Coastal and Highlands Areas in North Sumatra

Abstract

This study aims to determine differences in verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning in urban areas, highland areas and coastal areas. By using purposive sampling method, the sample was taken as many as 670 students in Urban areas, 767 students in the highland areas, and 662 students d coastal areas. Verbal and numerical test instrument used has been validated. Data analysis using ANOVA followed by Tukey HSD analysis and Bonfferoni. The results showed that there are no differences in verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning of students who reside in urban areas with highland area. However, there are differences in verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning of students who reside in urban areas with coastal areas, as well highland area to the coastal area. While the scholastic value of the three locations are in the moderate category. Note the causes of these differences, views of culture, daily habits of learning, teacher competency, food consumed, parenting parents, and other factors. This data can be used as a reference in determining the policy of the management of education in North Sumatra.

Keywords: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Urban, Coastal, and Highlands