Exploring truth-seeking characteristics based on logical reasoning in solving mathematical literacy problems

Truth-seeking is a critical thinking disposition that plays an essential role in solving mathematical literacy problems. However, many elementary school students lack truth-seeking skills. Therefore, action is needed to encourage students to develop truth-seeking skills. This study aims to describe the truth-seeking characteristics of elementary school students based on logical reasoning in solving mathematical literacy problems. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected through interviews and student responses to mathematical literacy problems. The data analysis involved reviewing, summarising, selecting, and validating authentic data using triangulation. The results indicated that four students demonstrated truth-seeking tendencies. The characteristics of truth-seeking observed include: (1) information analysis; (2) curiosity & questioning; (3) strategy development; (4) evaluation & verification; and (5) conclusion & reflection.