Student’s Logical Reasoning Ability in Terms of Sequential Thinking Style

Abstract

Logical reasoning ability plays an important role in serving students understand and solves mathematical problems. The students' thinking style is one factor that affects how students solve problems. This study aims to reveal the student's logical reasoning ability based on a sequential thinking style. This research used a qualitative approach with a case study design. The subjects of this study included 15 grade 8 students due to limited access during the Covid-19 pandemic. We used Gregorc's thinking style questionnaire to classify students' thinking styles and three straight-line equation problems to reveal students' logical reasoning abilities. Four students, two for concrete and abstract sequential thinking styles, were interviewed to demonstrate their logical reasoning abilities. The results showed differences in students' logical thinking abilities in terms of thinking styles on constructing and establishing assumptions, assessing and testing, establishing generalizations, and determining conclusions indicators. Thus, it can be concluded that the thinking style can affect the students' logical reasoning abilities