THE BACKGROUNDS OF FEMALE STUDENT’S ENROLLMENT AT THE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION The Backgrounds Of Female Student’s Enrollment At The Mathematics Education Department Of Muhammadiyah University Of Surakarta.
THE BACKGROUNDS OF FEMALE STUDENT’S
ENROLLMENT AT THE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA
Research Paper
Submitted as partial fulfillment of requirements
For getting the bachelor degree of education in mathematics department
By:
ZUHDHA BASOFI NUGROHO
A410 090 204
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013
MOTTO
“Terkadang, kesulitan harus kita rasakan terlebih dahulu sebelum kebahagiaan
yang sempurna datang kepada kita”
(Penulis)
“Biarkan keyakinan kamu, 5 centimeter menggantung mengambang di depan
kening kamu… Dan sehabis itu…., yang kamu perlu cuma…
Lapisan tekad yang seribu kali lebih keras dari baja, hati yang akan bekerja lebih
keras dari biasanya, serta mulut yang akan selalu berdoa….”
(Film 5 cm)
”Allah SWT tidak membebani seseorang itu melainkan sesuai dengan
kesanggupannya.”
(Q.S. Al-Baqarah: 286)
“Janganlah engkau bersedih, sesungguhnya Allah SWT bersama kami”
(QS. At Taubah: 40)
“Habis gelap terbitlah terang”
(R.A. Kartini)
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
1) My beloved parents, who have sacrificed everything for me and always
support me with love, praying and trust.
2) My Brother, Yoga thanks for love, attention and prayer.
3) The Big Family of Mathematics Laboratory : Pak Hirt, Pak Suci, Pak Yuli,
Pak Ikhsan, Pak Teguh, Pak Adi, Mas Adi, Pak Dimas. Thanks a lot for
your support and motivation.
4) The Big Family of ASSLAB MATH : Dwi, Lina, April, Dyah, Muna,
Ardi, and Awan. Thanks so much guys…..,thanks for togetherness, many
unforgettable sweet memorize in LAB MATH.
5) The Big Family of PHE-PHE KOST : Ucup, Isman, Espan, Boja, Putu
Kecu, Pak Imam, Eko, and Habib. Thanks for togertherness, support, and
cheerfulness.
6) All my friends in MATH RSBI 09. I will always miss you all guys.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu ’alaikum Wr. Wb.
First of all, the writer would like to express all the praises to his Lord
Allah SWT, who is always so nice in blessing his with thought and guidance so he
has
finally been
able
to
finish
her
research
paper
entitled
“THE
BACKGROUNDS OF FEMALE STUDENT’S ENROLLMENT AT THE
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA”. This research is aimed at fulfilling one of
the requirements for undergraduate Degree S1 in Mathematics Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. In writing this research, the writer is
motivated by other people who are willing to sacrifice their valuable time and
mind.
Therefore, the writer wishes to convey her deepest gratitude to:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anief, M.Si, as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Dra. Sri Sutarni, M.Pd, as the Head of Mathematics Department who
gave the agreement for the writer„s title.
3.
Idris Harta, M.A, Ph.D, as the consultant who has patiently helped and
given his time, guidance, criticism, thought and valuable advices so that
the writer can finish his research paper.
4. Dra. N. Setyaningsih, M.Si, as the academic consultant who has patiently
gidence and motivate during his study.
5. All the lecturers of Mathematics Department for their teaching during his
study.
Finally, the writer realizes that the research paper is still far from being
perfect. Therefore, suggestion and criticism will be accepted for the improvement
of the research and hopes that the research will be useful for all concerned
especially for the students of Mathematics Department.
Wassalamu ‘alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta,
February 2013
The Writer
TABLE OF CONTENT
COVER ............................................................................................................ i
APPROVAL..................................................................................................... ii
ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONIAL STATEMENT ...................................................................... iv
MOTTO ........................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION ................................................................................................. vi
ACKNOWLADGEMENT ............................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................... ix
LIST OF FIGURE ............................................................................................ xii
LIST OF TABLE ............................................................................................. xiii
LIST OF GRAPHIC ......................................................................................... xiv
ABSTRACT ..................................................................................................... xv
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the study ........................................................... 1
B. Focus of the study...................................................................... 7
C. Objectives of the study .............................................................. 7
D. Benefits of the study.................................................................. 8
E. The definition of therm .............................................................. 9
CHAPTER II
REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE
A. Underlying Theory .................................................................... 10
1. Education.............................................................................. 11
2. College ................................................................................. 12
3. Background of Choosing College ........................................ 14
4. Female Students ................................................................... 20
5. The Decision Making Process in Choosing a College ....... 22
B. Relevant Research ..................................................................... 24
CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHOD
A. Type of the Research ................................................................. 30
B. Place and Time of the Research ................................................ 30
C. Subject of the Research ............................................................. 31
D. The Data Source ........................................................................ 32
E. Techniques of Collecting Data ................................................. 32
F. The Presence of Researchers .................................................... 34
G. Validity of Data ....................................................................... 35
H. Data Analysis Techniques ....................................................... 35.
I. Research Procedure................................................................... 37
CHAPTER IV
THE RESULT OF THE RESEARCH AND THE DISCUSSION
A. Description of The Research Location ...................................... 38
B. Description of Research Result and The Discussion ................. 40
C. The Research Finding which is Related with The
Theory of Study ........................................................................ 53
CHAPTER V
CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION, AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion................................................................................. 57
B. The Implications ........................................................................ 58
C. Suggestions ................................................................................ 58
BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 60
APPENDIXES ................................................................................................. 63
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 3.1 Component in the analysis data (interactive model) ..................... 36
LIST OF TABLE
Table 3.1 Schedule of Research Activities ..................................................... 31
Table 4.1 The lattice of female students background enroll at The Mathematics
Education Department of UMS ....................................................... 41
LIST OF GRAPHIC
Graphic 1.1 The Students Precentage in Mathematics Education Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta ................................... 5
ABSTRACT
THE BACKGROUNDS OF FEMALE STUDENT’S ENROLLMENT AT
THE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
Zuhdha Basofi Nugroho, A410090204, Department of Mathematics Education,
School of Teacher Training and Education, Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta, 2013, 59 Pages
The purpose of this research is to describe: (1) the perception of
prospective female students before enroll at the Mathematics Department of UMS,
(2) the background of female students enroll at the Mathematics Education
Department of UMS. The kind of this study is descriptive qualitative research.
The subject in this study is the female students in 2011 academic year at the
mathematics education department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Methods of collecting data used in this study are questionnaire, interview, and
observation. Data analysis techniques used in this research is the analysis of
qualitative data, with Miles and Huberman models. Validity of data used is
triangulation technique. The conclusions of this research are: (1) Prospective
student perceptions about mathematics education department of UMS are already
good. Because they saw the accreditation of B and there are many interested
person to enrol at mathematics education department of UMS. In addition, the
score of test in one day service to enrol at mathematics education department of
UMS are also high. (2) There are many factors that influence female students
enroll at mathematics department of UMS namely, interest, ideals, religion,
ability, others people influence, cost, certain situation, and prospect.
Keyword : Background, Female Students.
ENROLLMENT AT THE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF
SURAKARTA
Research Paper
Submitted as partial fulfillment of requirements
For getting the bachelor degree of education in mathematics department
By:
ZUHDHA BASOFI NUGROHO
A410 090 204
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2013
MOTTO
“Terkadang, kesulitan harus kita rasakan terlebih dahulu sebelum kebahagiaan
yang sempurna datang kepada kita”
(Penulis)
“Biarkan keyakinan kamu, 5 centimeter menggantung mengambang di depan
kening kamu… Dan sehabis itu…., yang kamu perlu cuma…
Lapisan tekad yang seribu kali lebih keras dari baja, hati yang akan bekerja lebih
keras dari biasanya, serta mulut yang akan selalu berdoa….”
(Film 5 cm)
”Allah SWT tidak membebani seseorang itu melainkan sesuai dengan
kesanggupannya.”
(Q.S. Al-Baqarah: 286)
“Janganlah engkau bersedih, sesungguhnya Allah SWT bersama kami”
(QS. At Taubah: 40)
“Habis gelap terbitlah terang”
(R.A. Kartini)
DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
1) My beloved parents, who have sacrificed everything for me and always
support me with love, praying and trust.
2) My Brother, Yoga thanks for love, attention and prayer.
3) The Big Family of Mathematics Laboratory : Pak Hirt, Pak Suci, Pak Yuli,
Pak Ikhsan, Pak Teguh, Pak Adi, Mas Adi, Pak Dimas. Thanks a lot for
your support and motivation.
4) The Big Family of ASSLAB MATH : Dwi, Lina, April, Dyah, Muna,
Ardi, and Awan. Thanks so much guys…..,thanks for togetherness, many
unforgettable sweet memorize in LAB MATH.
5) The Big Family of PHE-PHE KOST : Ucup, Isman, Espan, Boja, Putu
Kecu, Pak Imam, Eko, and Habib. Thanks for togertherness, support, and
cheerfulness.
6) All my friends in MATH RSBI 09. I will always miss you all guys.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu ’alaikum Wr. Wb.
First of all, the writer would like to express all the praises to his Lord
Allah SWT, who is always so nice in blessing his with thought and guidance so he
has
finally been
able
to
finish
her
research
paper
entitled
“THE
BACKGROUNDS OF FEMALE STUDENT’S ENROLLMENT AT THE
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF MUHAMMADIYAH
UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA”. This research is aimed at fulfilling one of
the requirements for undergraduate Degree S1 in Mathematics Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. In writing this research, the writer is
motivated by other people who are willing to sacrifice their valuable time and
mind.
Therefore, the writer wishes to convey her deepest gratitude to:
1. Drs. Sofyan Anief, M.Si, as the Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
2. Dra. Sri Sutarni, M.Pd, as the Head of Mathematics Department who
gave the agreement for the writer„s title.
3.
Idris Harta, M.A, Ph.D, as the consultant who has patiently helped and
given his time, guidance, criticism, thought and valuable advices so that
the writer can finish his research paper.
4. Dra. N. Setyaningsih, M.Si, as the academic consultant who has patiently
gidence and motivate during his study.
5. All the lecturers of Mathematics Department for their teaching during his
study.
Finally, the writer realizes that the research paper is still far from being
perfect. Therefore, suggestion and criticism will be accepted for the improvement
of the research and hopes that the research will be useful for all concerned
especially for the students of Mathematics Department.
Wassalamu ‘alaikum Wr. Wb.
Surakarta,
February 2013
The Writer
TABLE OF CONTENT
COVER ............................................................................................................ i
APPROVAL..................................................................................................... ii
ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................... iii
TESTIMONIAL STATEMENT ...................................................................... iv
MOTTO ........................................................................................................... v
DEDICATION ................................................................................................. vi
ACKNOWLADGEMENT ............................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................... ix
LIST OF FIGURE ............................................................................................ xii
LIST OF TABLE ............................................................................................. xiii
LIST OF GRAPHIC ......................................................................................... xiv
ABSTRACT ..................................................................................................... xv
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the study ........................................................... 1
B. Focus of the study...................................................................... 7
C. Objectives of the study .............................................................. 7
D. Benefits of the study.................................................................. 8
E. The definition of therm .............................................................. 9
CHAPTER II
REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE
A. Underlying Theory .................................................................... 10
1. Education.............................................................................. 11
2. College ................................................................................. 12
3. Background of Choosing College ........................................ 14
4. Female Students ................................................................... 20
5. The Decision Making Process in Choosing a College ....... 22
B. Relevant Research ..................................................................... 24
CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHOD
A. Type of the Research ................................................................. 30
B. Place and Time of the Research ................................................ 30
C. Subject of the Research ............................................................. 31
D. The Data Source ........................................................................ 32
E. Techniques of Collecting Data ................................................. 32
F. The Presence of Researchers .................................................... 34
G. Validity of Data ....................................................................... 35
H. Data Analysis Techniques ....................................................... 35.
I. Research Procedure................................................................... 37
CHAPTER IV
THE RESULT OF THE RESEARCH AND THE DISCUSSION
A. Description of The Research Location ...................................... 38
B. Description of Research Result and The Discussion ................. 40
C. The Research Finding which is Related with The
Theory of Study ........................................................................ 53
CHAPTER V
CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION, AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion................................................................................. 57
B. The Implications ........................................................................ 58
C. Suggestions ................................................................................ 58
BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 60
APPENDIXES ................................................................................................. 63
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 3.1 Component in the analysis data (interactive model) ..................... 36
LIST OF TABLE
Table 3.1 Schedule of Research Activities ..................................................... 31
Table 4.1 The lattice of female students background enroll at The Mathematics
Education Department of UMS ....................................................... 41
LIST OF GRAPHIC
Graphic 1.1 The Students Precentage in Mathematics Education Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta ................................... 5
ABSTRACT
THE BACKGROUNDS OF FEMALE STUDENT’S ENROLLMENT AT
THE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
Zuhdha Basofi Nugroho, A410090204, Department of Mathematics Education,
School of Teacher Training and Education, Muhammadiyah University of
Surakarta, 2013, 59 Pages
The purpose of this research is to describe: (1) the perception of
prospective female students before enroll at the Mathematics Department of UMS,
(2) the background of female students enroll at the Mathematics Education
Department of UMS. The kind of this study is descriptive qualitative research.
The subject in this study is the female students in 2011 academic year at the
mathematics education department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Methods of collecting data used in this study are questionnaire, interview, and
observation. Data analysis techniques used in this research is the analysis of
qualitative data, with Miles and Huberman models. Validity of data used is
triangulation technique. The conclusions of this research are: (1) Prospective
student perceptions about mathematics education department of UMS are already
good. Because they saw the accreditation of B and there are many interested
person to enrol at mathematics education department of UMS. In addition, the
score of test in one day service to enrol at mathematics education department of
UMS are also high. (2) There are many factors that influence female students
enroll at mathematics department of UMS namely, interest, ideals, religion,
ability, others people influence, cost, certain situation, and prospect.
Keyword : Background, Female Students.