Situation games to ease transition between abstract and real life mathematics for primary school student teachers

With the accelerated development of science and innovation, as well as the invasion of digital systems there is a growing need for science teachers who can provide short, precise and clear explanations on scientific issues. In addition, it is essential for teachers to know how to use new systems, information technology and how to help their students in evaluating and sharing information responsibly. They need to become active data explorers who can plan for, acquire, manage, analyse, and infer from data. The goal is to use data to describe the world and answer puzzling questions while playing roles in different situations so students can playfully prepare for today’s data-driven society. On the other hand the time of students and teachers is precious; hence, one of the teacher’s crucial tasks is to find methods and techniques in order to motivate students to learn and to make the learning as effective as possible. The freedom in teaching enables teachers to develop an innovative learning environment and effective teaching techniques for students to work well together and be successful at learning. Our approach is to explore new forms of teaching and learning to allow students to think critically without relying on their teacher’s answers. In this research, using methods that also improve communication skills in the form of situation games with the help of drama pedagogy and observing what makes the method more effective can help in productive innovation. Keywords: mathematics education, innovative learning environment, primary teacher training, didactical methodology, situation games, drama pedagogy