Analisis Kesulitan Siswa dalam Materi Logaritma Ditinjau dari Gaya Belajar di SMA Negeri 1 Ledo

Abstract

This study aims to analyze students' difficulties in solving logarithm problems based on learning styles at SMA Negeri 1 Ledo. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed with students categorized into visual, auditori, and kinesthetic learning styles based on a learning style questionnaire. Data were collected through written tests and interviews, then analyzed using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing stages. The findings indicate that visual learners experienced difficulties in understanding basic logarithm concepts, auditori learners struggled to apply logarithm properties accurately, while kinesthetic learners had problems initiating and sequencing solution steps. Factors contributing to these difficulties include lack of conceptual understanding, procedural errors, and limited practice. The study suggests that teachers should adopt teaching methods aligned with students’ learning styles to reduce learning difficulties and improve mathematics learning outcomes.