This study aims to analyze student mathematical literacy ability from the
perspective of students' Mathematical Ability. This research is a
descriptive study with a qualitative approach. The research subjects were
three students of XI IPA 1 MAN 1 Padang with different mathematical
abilities: low, medium, and high. Data were collected through
documentation, tests, and interviews. The results of the analysis show
that students with high abilities can solve routine problems, interpret
problems and solve them with formulas, carry out procedures well, can
deal with complex situations, use their reasoning in solving problems,
can work effectively and interpret different representations and then
relate them to the real world. Students with moderate abilities can solve
routine problems, interpret problems and solve them with formulas, and
carry out procedures properly. Meanwhile, students with low abilities are
only able to solve routine questions. Based on these results, it is
necessary to look for strategies in the mathematics learning process,
which enable the improvement of students' mathematical literacy skills.
Keywords
Mathematical literacy;
Mathematical Ability.