Analysis of Problem Solving Ability in Applying Problem Based Learning Reviewed From the Learning Style

Abstract

This research was a qualitative descriptive study. The Methods of data analysis used Miles and Huberman Method. The result of the research showed that: 1) students in Converger learning style could solve the problem by using Polya steps which also were able to take the right decision in solving the given problem and could use the impliat formula in question; 2) Students in Diverger learning style can solve the problem according to Polya steps because students with Diverger learning style able to connect information by themselves so it was easy in re-checking; 3) in understanding the problem of Accommodator students used the ongoing experience and trying to involve themselves in making this decision. It was caused Accommodator students were impatient in taking action without considering the logical in making a decision. Students of Accommodator were more likely to act based on their intuition / impulse; 4) students in Assimmilator learning styles solve problems by way of processing information and placing it into the logical and definite information, and in implementing the student plan with Assimilator learning style by understanding the plan that which had prepared before carrying out further action and thinking about various things in question more detail.

Keywords: Problem solving ability, Klobs learning style, problem-based learning model