Application of Project - Based Mathematics Student Worksheets to Improve Students' Problem - Solving Ability

This study aims to describe the improvement of mathematical problem solving skills assisted by project - based worksheets. This research is classroom action research conducted in three cycles. The research subjects were 10 students of class VII SMP Negeri 1 Kuta Utara. The research data were analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. The results showed that there was an increase in mathematical problem solving abilities. This can be seen when students present in front of the class, students who have low problem solving skills are able to identify what is known, asked, and use mathematical concepts according to the problem. This increase occurred due to the use of project - based worksheets to solve problems of daily life so as to make learning more meaningful.