Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style

Mathematical literacy has become a crucial competency that prospective mathematics teachers must master, especially in the context of globalization. However, a significant challenge is the low mathematical literacy skills, particularly in communication, reasoning, and mathematical modeling. This st...

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Main Authors: Fransiskus Gatot Iman Santoso, Ana Easti Rahayu Maya Sari
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Language:Indonesian
Published: Universitas Hamzanwadi 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://e-journal.hamzanwadi.ac.id/index.php/jel/article/view/28494
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description Mathematical literacy has become a crucial competency that prospective mathematics teachers must master, especially in the context of globalization. However, a significant challenge is the low mathematical literacy skills, particularly in communication, reasoning, and mathematical modeling. This study aims to analyze the mathematical literacy skills of prospective mathematics teachers based on their cognitive styles, namely field-independent (FI) and field-dependent (FD). A descriptive qualitative approach was used with four students selected based on cognitive style tests and mathematical literacy tests. The instruments used included PISA-based mathematical literacy tests, the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT), semi-structured interviews, and observation sheets. The results indicated that students with the FI cognitive style exhibited better communication, mathematization, representation, and reasoning skills, especially in numerical-based problems. In contrast, students with the FD cognitive style faced difficulties in mathematics, representation, and using symbols and diagrams, particularly in data-based and visual problems. Cognitive style plays a significant role in shaping students' mathematical literacy skills and should be considered in teacher education programs.
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spelling doaj-art-c1068e3bbf0145dcb68e98e80b09f89d2025-08-20T03:54:21ZindUniversitas HamzanwadiJurnal Elemen2442-42262025-05-0111210.29408/jel.v11i2.2849435747Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive styleFransiskus Gatot Iman Santoso0Ana Easti Rahayu Maya Sari1Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala SurabayaUniversitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya Mathematical literacy has become a crucial competency that prospective mathematics teachers must master, especially in the context of globalization. However, a significant challenge is the low mathematical literacy skills, particularly in communication, reasoning, and mathematical modeling. This study aims to analyze the mathematical literacy skills of prospective mathematics teachers based on their cognitive styles, namely field-independent (FI) and field-dependent (FD). A descriptive qualitative approach was used with four students selected based on cognitive style tests and mathematical literacy tests. The instruments used included PISA-based mathematical literacy tests, the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT), semi-structured interviews, and observation sheets. The results indicated that students with the FI cognitive style exhibited better communication, mathematization, representation, and reasoning skills, especially in numerical-based problems. In contrast, students with the FD cognitive style faced difficulties in mathematics, representation, and using symbols and diagrams, particularly in data-based and visual problems. Cognitive style plays a significant role in shaping students' mathematical literacy skills and should be considered in teacher education programs. https://e-journal.hamzanwadi.ac.id/index.php/jel/article/view/28494mathematical literacycognitive stylepre-service teachersField IndependentField Dependent
spellingShingle Fransiskus Gatot Iman Santoso
Ana Easti Rahayu Maya Sari
Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style
Jurnal Elemen
mathematical literacy
cognitive style
pre-service teachers
Field Independent
Field Dependent
title Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style
title_full Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style
title_fullStr Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style
title_full_unstemmed Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style
title_short Mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style
title_sort mathematical literacy of prospective mathematics teacher based on cognitive style
topic mathematical literacy
cognitive style
pre-service teachers
Field Independent
Field Dependent
url https://e-journal.hamzanwadi.ac.id/index.php/jel/article/view/28494
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