The cognitive process of students understanding quadratic equations

Abstract Algebra is mandatory learning in junior high school. That a continuation of arithmetic with the bridge being variable. Students often have difficulty understanding it, especially quadratic equations. The purpose this study how students’ cognitive processes principles It was an exploratory conducted on research subjects. subjects were school students selected based their ability to understand concepts and about That’s done through tests There 16 They interviewed in-depth by researchers using interview guides. Interview data analyzed qualitatively genetic decomposition. results are that can use square, rectangular unit square cards determine principle factorization generalize until completing perfect equation. conclusion process who learn media able reach level (trans-level).