PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MELALUI METODE THINKING ALOUD PAIR PROBLEM SOLVING DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN SISWA KELAS VII-B SMP MUHAMMADIYAH 13 SURABAYA

One of the problems in mathematics at SMP Muhammadiyah 13 is due to the ability of the students in mastering mathematic material that is low and the activity of students in answering the problem is still low so that students tend to be passive. One of alternative methods that can be used Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving. This study aimed to describe the ability of students, student activities, and student responses class VII-B SMP Muhammadiyah 13 by using Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving, increasing the ability of students seen from the results of student learning. The results of the data analysis capabilities of students of class VII B SMP Muhammadiyah 13 Surabaya could be improved by using the method of Thinking Aloud Pair Problem Solving. The average value of the first cycle of students increased by an average of 69, an increase of 6% of the value (Mid Term Test) and the second semester of the second cycle increased 16% from the first cycle with an average of 80. The results of the analysis showed the student activity conscientious in solving problems to obtain the largest percentage, namely 20%. The students' responses indicated the percentage of 92.3% who were interested in the study of mathematics.