Implementasi Metode Inkuiri dalam Matematika untuk Meningkatkan Kemandirian Belajar dan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematik Siswa SMA

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of the inquiry method on the independent learning and mathematical communication skills of high school students and the difficulties experienced by students in both abilities. The research method used in this research is the Mix Method Embedded Type (Embedded Design). The sample of this study was class XII MIPA from one of the high schools in West Bandung Regency with 42 students in the experimental class and the control class as research subjects. The instruments in this study consisted of tests in the form of a description of communication skills, and non-tests in the form of questionnaires, observations, and interviews of student learning independence. Based on the results of data processing, conclusions can be drawn, including; 1) The independence of students who learn mathematics using the inquiry method is better than using the usual method. 2) Improved mathematical communication skills of students whose learning using the inquiry method is better than using the usual method. 3) The difficulties experienced by students in solving communication skills problems are generally in the indicators of constructing conjectures and arguments.