Prospective mathematics teachers' situational interest for word problems

• Published in: Educational psychology (Dorchester-on-Thames) Vol. 45; no. 4; pp. 377 - 394
• Main Authors: Martinussen, Liva J., Riege, Anine, Richter, Jasmin, Briseid, Eyvind Martol, Maugesten, Marianne, Reber, Rolf
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dorchester-on-Thames Routledge 21.04.2025; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Mathematics Education; Mathematics Teachers; prospective teachers; Self Concept; self-determination theory; situational interest; Student Teachers; Word problems; Word Problems (Mathematics)

This study examined the influence of word problems and individual differences on student teachers' situational interest. There is extensive research on word problems, but few studies have assessed the impact on situational interest, particularly for self-generated word problems. Using a within-...