The Differences of Mathematical Problem Solving Ability and Motivation of Learning Mathematics Between Students are Given PBL and RME Model Assisted by Geogebra

Abstract

The purpose of this research to analyze: (1) the difference of problem solving ability of mathematics between students who are given problem based learning (PBL) model with students who are given realistic mathematics education (RME) assisted by Geogebra, (2) the difference of learning motivation of mathematics between students who are given PBL with students who are given RME assisted by Geogebra. Subjects in this research were students of class XI MIPA II and XI MIPA III at SMAN 18 Medan. The result of the research shows that: (1) there is a difference of mathematical problem solving ability between the students who are given PBL with the students who are given RME assisted by Geogebra; (2) there is a difference of motivation to learn mathematics between the students who are given PBL with the students who are given RME assisted by Geogebra.

Keywords: Problem Based Learning, Realistic Mathematics Education, Geogebra Software, Problem  Solving, Motivation of Learning.