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The aim of this study is to study the views of the candidates for primary mathematics teachers on context-based learning and contextual problems. The study is based on the phenomenological methods of research. The research was conducted with 12 teachers candidates studying at a state university’s educational faculty, mathematics and science education department. In the framework of the project, a semi-configured interview form has been used to allow teachers candidates to receive their opinions about the experiences they obtain as a result of contextual learning activities. In the analysis of the data obtained from the interview form, content analysis was used. When the results of the study were examined, the teacher candidates showed a conscious and sensual positive approach to learning based on context. However, the teacher candidates have not been able to identify the shortcomings for contextual learning due to the lack of teaching experience.