Investigation of Primary Teacher Candidates' Curiosity in Mathematics in Terms of Various Variables

Curiosity is essential to scientific discovery and innovation, more universally, it a natural unavoidable characteristic of children. It shown as process in which efforts are made fill the knowledge gap. an important element learning increases math achievement. This research reveals level curiosity candidate primary mathematics teachers discusses precautions be taken through various variables. A descriptive survey model was used this study. carried out during 2022–2023 academic year. The study group consists 262 school studying at state universities located south Turkey. In research, "Mathematical Scale for Classroom Teachers Teacher Candidates" "Personal Information Form" were data collection tools. study, teacher candidates' gender, type high they graduated from, positive negative experiences about throughout their education life, liking examined. According results, candidates have mathematics. Besides, sex generally does not affect Candidate who experience with less curious Primary like