Elements of mathematical literacy in primary teacher training

Mathematical literacy is an ability to be developed not just in pupils but also in teachers. It is a constituent part of their undergraduate teacher training. The courses listed under the programmes of study offered by the Faculty of Education, University of Prešov provide a platform for developing mathematical literacy of students - prospective teachers in primary school. The courses syllabi include OECD PISA tasks. They are utilized as means of exploration of theoretical starting points in certain domains of arithmetic and algebra. The article offers the task analysis carried out from the aspect of the present elements of mathematical literacy. We also present some examples of the way who w particular primary mathematics topics from the syllabus are interpreted in terms of mathematical literacy.