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Unlocking mathematics’ power: interpreting content and context within word problems Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Mohamad, Nurain Nadhirah; Saleh, Sitti Fithriani; Mutmainnah, Mutmainnah
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 13, No 4: August 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v13i4.28658

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Mathematics is a fundamental subject with wide-reaching importance in education, providing students with the tools to apply mathematical principles in diverse contexts. This study examines the abilities of 60 pre-service mathematics teachers (PSTs) in identifying content and context within mathematical word problems. Utilizing a case study approach, the study employed the mathematics word problems test and the content and context questionnaire. The findings reveal that PSTs generally struggle with error detection and content comprehension in mathematical word problems, as demonstrated by their inability to recognize inaccuracies in two of three test questions. The failure of PSTs to identify errors in mathematical word problems often stems from their tendency to rely solely on the solutions they obtain, without first understanding the entire question presented. In essence, they may focus on finding a solution rather than critically evaluating the problem, which can lead to the oversight of errors or inaccuracies within the problem statement itself. This study emphasizes the need for PSTs to grasp mathematical concepts and contextualize them in everyday life scenarios. Challenges were observed in linking computational results to real-world contexts. Thus, the study calls for future research in pre-service teacher education to explore strategies for enhancing critical thinking, error detection, and the integration of practical context in mathematical problem-solving. Furthermore, the study suggests that assessing the ability of PSTs to formulate problem-solving questions evaluates their capacity to answer questions and their ability to construct questions that can enhance students’ cognitive abilities.
Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers’ Responses to Mathematics Word Problem with Contradictory Information in Context Saleh, Sitti Fithriani; Mutmainnah, M; Abdullah, Abdul Halim; Baharullah, B; Akbar, Muh.; Mohamad, Nurain Nadhirah
Studies in Learning and Teaching Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): April
Publisher : CV Sinergi Ilmu dan Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46627/silet.v6i1.527

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Most mathematics word problems contain real-life context, but not all are relevant to real-life reality. Despite the mathematical solvability of these problems, their contexts may be contrary to the facts in the real world. This study explored the responses of pre-service mathematics teachers while facing the mathematics word problem containing contradictory information within a real-life context. A total of 48 pre-service mathematics teachers from various cohorts participated in this study. The participants were asked to solve a mathematics word problem that was designed to be solvable mathematically but presented a situation that contradicted to real-life context. The findings reveal that while the participants are adept at mathematical procedures, many did not realize and some were confused by the anomalies within the problem context. Only a few of them recognized the contradictory information and stated that the problem was illogical or impossible. This study specifically explores the gap between mathematical solvability and the relevance of real-world contexts in word problems. Most previous research has primarily focused on pre-service teachers’ ability to solve mathematical problems without examining whether they notice the anomalies in the problem’s context. This study emphasizes raising pre-service mathematics teachers’ awareness of the real-life context in mathematics word problems.
Co-Authors Abdullah, Abdul Halim Akbar, Muh. Baharullah, B Mutmainnah Mutmainnah Mutmainnah, M Saleh, Sitti Fithriani