Exploring The Statistical Literacy levels of Eighth Grade Students: A Gender-Based Analysis

Authors

  • Mohammad Auliya' Rahman UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
  • Arini Mayan Fa'ani UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29407/jmen.v12i1.26020

Keywords:

statistical literacy, statistical literacy level, gender

Abstract

Understanding statistical data is an important competency that students need to have in the information age. Statistical literacy encompasses not only the ability to read numbers, but also to interpret and connect data to real-life contexts. This study aims to describe the level of statistical literacy of eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 13 Kota Malang in terms of gender, referring to Watson and Callingham's hierarchical model. This study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The subjects consist of one male student and one female student selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through context-based essay questions and semi-structured interviews. The results indicate that male students are at the Informal level, tending to use imaginative narratives and personal experiences without systematically applying statistical concepts. Conversely, the female student was at the Consistent Non-Critical level, demonstrating the ability to consistently compare data using the concept of range, although she had not yet conducted critical analysis. These differences reflect variations in problem-solving approaches to statistical problems based on gender. This study recommends adaptive, contextual statistical learning that encourages students to think critically.

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2026-05-20

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Rahman, M. A., & Fa'ani, A. M. . (2026). Exploring The Statistical Literacy levels of Eighth Grade Students: A Gender-Based Analysis. Jurnal Math Educator Nusantara: Wahana Publikasi Karya Tulis Ilmiah Di Bidang Pendidikan Matematika, 12(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.29407/jmen.v12i1.26020

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