Mathematical Problem Posing Abilities of Preservice Teachers
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Mathematical problem posing is another important ability that should be promoted to learners at all levels of education. Especially preservice teachers, if they have this ability, they can pose problems that will support mathematical learning for students in the future. From studying and collecting research on mathematical problem posing ability of preservice teachers can be divided into 5 categories which are (1) the ability to pose problems according to the techniques or strategies for problem posing (2) the ability to pose problems in accordance with the nature of the conditions or situations given (3) the ability to pose problems using the strategy to solve the given problems (4) the ability to pose problems integrated and connected to real contexts and (5) the ability to pose mathematical problems suitable for students. The author presents details and examples of the ability to pose mathematical problems in each category and hopes that this article can be a guideline to further develop the ability to pose mathematical problems for preservice teachers.
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