Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study delves into the realism of answers provided by first- and fourth-year prospective mathematics teachers (N = 115) and prospective primary school teachers (N = 126) in an open mathematics word problem aiming to assess the longitudinal impact of two types of teacher educationprograms. Specifically, it assesses how the candidates’ major and year of study influence their ability to provide realistic answers. Additionally, the study investigates the relationship between perceived proficiency in word problems and the quality of responses. The findings allow for inference on how the general professional preparation influences the sensitivity to solve open word problems in the case of prospective teachers who will teach math ematics in primary or secondary schools.
Authors: Zoltán Kovács, Gabriella Ambrus
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Mathematics
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409273737