A Research on the Mathematical Problem Solving Beliefs of Mathematics, Science and Elementary Pre-Service Teachers in Turkey in terms of Different Variables
Dilek Sezgin Memnun, Lynn C. Hart, Recai Akkaya

Abstract
In this study, we aimed to report the results of the statistical analysis that was performed to determine the beliefs about mathematical problem solving of the mathematics, science and elementary school pre-service teachers and the results of whether gender and the teaching field they studied have any effect on problem solving beliefs. A total of 567 mathematics, science and elementary school pre-service teachers participated in the research. Mathematical Problem Solving Beliefs Instrument applied to these pre-service teachers. In conclusion, there could not be found any significant differences between the beliefs of pre-service teachers and their genders or their education field in which they were studying. It has been understood that the beliefs about mathematical problem solving of pre-service teachers need to develop.

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