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ALALI, R., Wardat, Y., Helali, M., & Alshraifin, N. (2024). Understanding word problems: Pre-service math teacher proficiency. Environment and Social Psychology, 9(7). https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i7.2812

Understanding word problems: Pre-service math teacher proficiency

Rommel ALALI

The National Research Center for Giftedness and Creativity, King Faisal University

Yousef Wardat

Higher Colleges of Technology

Mamdouh Helali

The National Research Center for Giftedness and Creativity, King Faisal University

Nermien Alshraifin

Irbid National University. Faculty of Educational Sciences


DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i7.2812


Keywords: mathematics education, pre-service teachers, mathematical word problems, content and context in mathematics, critical thinking in teacher education

Abstract

Mathematics holds a pivotal role in education, empowering students to apply mathematical principles across various domains. This study investigates the proficiency of 100 pre-service mathematics teachers enrolled in a Bachelor of Science with Education (Mathematics) Honors program at Yarmouk University in identifying content and context within mathematical word problems. Employing a case study approach and utilizing the Mathematics Word Problems Test and the Content and Context Questionnaire, the research underscores challenges in error detection and content comprehension. Pre-service mathematics teachers exhibited difficulties recognizing inaccuracies, emphasizing the importance of integrating practical context and enhancing critical thinking in pre-service teacher education. This study advocates for further research to develop strategies addressing these challenges and fostering a more holistic approach to mathematical problem-solving.

Author Biography

Yousef Wardat, Higher Colleges of Technology

Dr. Yousef Wardat is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Mathematics Education, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from United Arab Emirates University, UAE, in 2022. His research interest includes a range of interdisciplinary areas, Data analysis, Quantitative methods, SPSS analysis, mathematical modeling, mathematics education, and teacher development. teacher and student beliefs. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in different journals in math education and teaching and learning.

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