JME (Journal of Mathematics Education)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2022): JME

Deductive Reasoning of Student Teacher Candidates: A Study of Number Theory

Soffil Widadah (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Dwi Juniati (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Siti Khabibah (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Dec 2022

Abstract

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. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with mathematics teacher candidates who have equal mathematical abilities and are of the same sex, namely women as research subjects. The results showed that the two subjects met the indicators of deductive reasoning, namely making general statements, making special statements, and concluding. 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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Journal Info

Abbrev

JME

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Subject

Mathematics

Description

The Journal of Mathematics Education (JME) aims to serve as a scientific platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators in the field of mathematics education to publish their original research. JME welcomes contributions that advance theory, practice, and policy in mathematics education ...