THE ROLE OF MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCE IN THE INITIAL TRAINING OF STUDENTS' PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
THE ROLE OF MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCE IN THE INITIAL TRAINING OF STUDENTS' PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Author(s): Anamaria Popescu
Subject(s): Education, Higher Education
Published by: Editura Eikon
Keywords: mathematical competence; education; cognitive development; mathematical reasoning; thinking;
Summary/Abstract: Mathematics is the discipline that can and has the purpose of forming an investigative, creative thinking, a deepening of new knowledge and in general, an approach to the unknown through a true style of research. Regardless of the field in which he works, the man must possess a good mathematical training, in order to be able to solve the multitude of problems of the socio-professional life. The emphasis is primarily on thinking due to the fact that thinking has always been the basis of progress constituting social evolution. Any critical thinking, original and creative, is formed through mathematics. By teaching this discipline, the development of reasoning and the spirit of receptivity, of the skills of logical thinking, of clear and precise definition of the notions of creative adaptation to the current requirements are achieved. Cognitive development through mathematics also helps man in solving the daily problems he encounters. Mathematical thinking is manifested through a wide variety of intellectual activities related to memory and imagination, namely: judgment, reasoning, understanding, explanation, invention, deduction, induction, analogy, abstraction, generalization, comparison, concretization, classification, division, solving problem situations etc. Mathematical reasoning and thinking create the person's ability to understand other disciplines, problems in nature, life and society. It also contributes to the formation and development of the ability to work organized and rhythmically and the spirit of investigation. Mathematical education results in the formation of skills and abilities necessary in mathematical activity that become useful in human practical activity.

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