Mathematical Conceptions of the Elementary School Student- Teachers

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the conceptions about mathematics
of the Elementary School student-teachers of a Pedagogy distance
learning course, in which we performed a qualitative research while working
in the disciplines related to mathematics. The virtual activities generated
data which analysis revealed some aspects of mathematics conception
as problem solving. It also emphasized the need to guide the teaching in
the understanding and rationale of formulae, procedures, and algorithms.
In addition, it pointed out that the student-teachers had reflected on and
problematized their conceptions.