Differences In Mathematical Concepts and Knowledge in Terms of Human Gender

Abstract

Generally in a group, especially students in a school, of course there are male and female students. Likewise at MTs Subulussalam Sumberjo Labuhanbatu Selatan (Labusel). Students at the school currently number 208 people consisting of 103 students and 105 female students. Currently there are 69 students who are at the seventh grade level. In the teaching process by the teacher, there are some tendencies in female students (female students) in understanding and receiving the transfer of knowledge. Where every year the champions are female students. Although in principle, the system and method of learning provided are the same, as well as the attendance of these students. However, there are differences that stand out in the understanding of concepts, especially mathematics and the knowledge that students have. For this reason, a study was conducted to determine the differences in understanding of mathematics concepts and mathematical knowledge. This study uses quantitative methods with data collection tools learning outcomes test on male students and female students in class VII at MTs Subulussalam Sumberjo with a total population as well as a sample of 69 people. Data collection using knowledge tests and concept understanding tests. Data analysis was carried out using the Independent Sample t test. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the understanding of mathematics concepts between male students and female students