Strategic Competence of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers in Solving Environment and Culture-Based Combinatorial Problems

Abstract

Strategy is a very important part in solving mathematical problems. Pre-service mathematics teachers must master a variety of problem solving strategies. The aim of this study is to describe the strategy of the pre-service mathematics teachers in combinatorial problem solving. The instrument used is combinatorial problem-solving with maritime cultural nuances. The results of this study show that the strategies of pre-service mathematics teachers are diverse which are categorized into strategic cognitive, strategic processes, and strategic solutions. In addition, the strategic competence of pre-service mathematics teachers in solving combinatorial problems is categorized into very low strategy, low strategy, medium strategy, high strategy and un-strategy.