View of Pre Service Teacher Regarding Math and Science Literacy
Metta Liana*, Mariyanti Elvi, Nur Ama Riani Siregar, Susanti

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Jalan Politeknik Senggarang, Indonesia

Abstract

As future teacher candidates, students must have good mathematical and scientific literacy. Therefore, this study aims to describe prospective teacher students^ mathematical literacy and scientific literacy. A total of 8 student teacher candidates from the mathematics education, biology and chemistry education study programs were selected to be interviewed. The results showed that students equipped with an understanding of mathematical literacy and scientific literacy in literacy-related programs and literacy lectures responded positively.

Keywords: Literacy, Critical Thinking

Topic: Mathematics Education