The level of mathematical enlightenment for pre service teachers in the West Bank

Abstract

Enlightenment in general and in particular mathematical enlightenment is extremely useful. In this study we prepared a specially designed test for pre service teachers in West Bank (Palestine) in order to determine the dimensions of mathematical enlightenments and to determine the level of mathematical enlightenment for pre service teachers, where we applied it to a sample of 452 students. The result leaded to six dimensions for mathematical enlightenment and that the level of mathematical enlightenment is above the predetermined score. We also noticed that females were more enlightened than males. Finally some recommendations were stated.