Deductive reasoning which includes generalizing, justifying, exemplifying, comparing, and classifying is the main feature of studying mathematics. This study aims to describe qualitatively the deductive reasoning of second-semester mathematics teacher candidates in studying number theory. Mathematics teacher candidates who have equal mathematical abilities and are of the same sex, namely women as research subjects. Â The results showed that the two subjects met the indicators of deductive reasoning, namely making general statements, making special statements, and concluding. Â This could be caused by the characteristics of prospective teacher students in receiving, storing, processing, and how to solve problems or what is called cognitive style
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