Student Misconceptions in Solving Real Analysis Problem Based on Reasoning Framework

Abstract

Real Analysis is the most important subject in mathematics. Student must have good reasoning ability in Real Analysis learning. This study aims to describe the misconception of students in   solving Real Analysis problem based on reasoning framework. This is a qualitative descriptive research with 24 students of Mathematics Education Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta who enrolled Real Analysis as participants. The data was collected using test, interview and documentation. The technique of data analysis conducted using the flow-method that consist of data reduction, data display and verification. The result shows that most student make misconceptions in analysis, synthesis, verification and generalization aspects in solving of Real Analysis problem.