Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
aim research describe explore statistical literacy middle school students solving trends international mathematics science study timss problems research utilized qualitative approach research type descriptiveexplorative research subjects consisted 6 grade 8 students muhammadiyah middle school 6 malang malang regency indonesia two students high mathematical ability two others moderate ability last two low ability data analysis technique applied research interactive technique composed data reduction data presentation conclusion drawing data collection research involved testing interviews utilized test consisted adaptation timss materials data opportunities interview guidelines used support data collected test research results indicated lowability moderateability highability students similar able understand problems difference among students across different categories lies data processing data communication students high mathematical abilities could process data communicate detail moderate abilities could process data communicate detail students low abilities could explain mathematical problems