Profil Pemecahan Masalah Siswa Peraih Medali OSN Matematika

Abstract

This study intended to obtain problem-solving profile of medal winner of OSN Mathematics. The subject is MF (female), grade IX SMPN 1 Surabaya. Interviewing use the “ball” and “bucket” problems. Results of interviews showed that MF read problems at least twice. The goal is that no information of the problem will be missed. After reading the first, she make alternative plans. The plans is then checked again at the second reading. For both research problems, she can complete in a different way. At ball problem, MF can make a plan of “front” and “rear”. At bucket problem, she can finish it in a way “normal” and “different”. She also have positive attitude in solving problems.