A comparative study: Turkish and Slovak preservice primary mathematics teachers' skills about symmetry

Abstract

Catholic University in Ruzomberok, Slovakia and Pamukkale University in Denizli, Turkey prepare future primary teachers. Most of the students are women without an overly positive approach to mathematics and geometry in particular, yet in the future they will be teaching children in primary schools. According to the curricula in both countries symmetry plays an important role in the teaching of mathematics at kindergarten and primary levels. This paper shows a comparative - descriptive study of pre-service elementary teachers' ability for symmetry. We describe some results of this research along with recommendations for university teachers lecturing on kindergarten and primary education.