Abstract:

In this study it is aimed to determine the reasons of social studies teacher candidates having difficulties in perceiving the mathematics. For this purpose qualitative research method was used. The study was carried out under a special case study. Semi-structured interview technique was used as data collection instrument which was prepared and validity analysis were made by researchers. A total of fifteen people consisting of five students from each classrooms which are second, third and fourth constitute the sample group who study in Akdeniz University Faculty of Education, Social Studies Teacher Education. NVivo software programme is used to analyze the interview. With the help of data obtained from the study the reasons of difficulty in mathematic courses and mathematic education according to social studies teacher candidates and the relationship among these reasons will be discussed. The proposals that are required to eliminate the perception of “difficult” about mathematics will be presented.

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