Developing mathematical investigative attitudes of prospective primary school teachers

Abstract

Investigation activities are inevitable in mathematics learning. Hence, students are expected to perform their investigative attitude during their mathematics learning to achieve the learning objectives. This study aims at determining the effectiveness of the use of MURRDERR (metaphor, understand, recall, recognize, detect, elaborate, review, and respect) strategy in developing the investigative attitude of prospective primary school teachers. The research method with didactic and quasi-experimental designs was applied to 119 prospective primary school teachers. Instruments in the form of initial and final attitude scales were used to obtain respondents' investigative attitudes data. The results showed that MURRDERR strategy was effective in developing mathematical investigative attitudes, especially in terms of: discussing strategies for solving problems; trying new ideas; choosing systematic ways; noting important things; working freely and jointly; asking to acquire solution strategy; and being curious about presumption before they were proven. Based on these results, it could be concluded that MURRDERR strategy could be used as an alternative learning to develop mathematical investigative attitudes.