Do students' errors still occur in mathematical word problem-solving?: A newman error analysis

Mathematical word problems can be utilized to improve students' mathematic problem-solving skills. However, error still occurs in mathematical problem-solving. This research aimed trace and reveal errors using the Newman Error Analysis stages. is descriptive qualitative research. The subjects were moderate-ability students of State Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Jambi. problem worksheets interview templates used as instruments this Students with moderate ability category given on algebraic Pythagorean Theorem operation. also interviewed get more information about they experienced. found that during had implications for incorrect answer. Students' occurred at comprehension, transformation, process skill, encoding stages Indeed, stage a cycle means first are likely cause next lead an Furthermore, comprehension most crucial