The Image of the Mathematics Teachers in High School Students

• Juárez-Moreno, Carlos Alberto ^[1] ; Juárez-López, José Antonio ^[1] ; Hernández-Rebollar, Lidia Aurora ^[1]
  1. [1] Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla
• Localización: REDIMAT, ISSN-e 2014-3621, Vol. 14, Nº. 1, 2025 (Ejemplar dedicado a: February), págs. 56-75
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.17583/redimat.15988
• Títulos paralelos:
  • La Imagen del Profesor de Matemáticas en Estudiantes de Bachillerato
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  • español

    El propósito de este estudio es explorar las percepciones de estudiantes de Bachillerato en Riesgo de Fracaso Académico sobre sus profesores de matemáticas, utilizando dibujos y preguntas relacionadas para obtener información detallada. La percepción de estos estudiantes puede ofrecer perspectivas valiosas sobre el posible papel del docente en el fracaso académico. Analizar los significados detrás de los dibujos es crucial para abordar los desafíos relacionados con las imágenes negativas que los estudiantes puedan tener de sus profesores de matemáticas. La estrecha relación entre los dibujos y las experiencias personales de los estudiantes destaca la influencia significativa de esta tarea en las percepciones individuales sobre la enseñanza de las matemáticas.

  • English

    This study aims to explore the perceptions of high school students at risk of academic failure regarding their mathematics teachers, using drawings and related questions to gather detailed information. The perception of these students can provide valuable insights into the potential role of teachers in students’ academic failure. Analyzing the meanings behind the drawings is crucial for addressing challenges associated with negative images that students may have of their mathematics teachers. The close relationship between the drawings and the personal experiences of students highlights the significant influence of this task on individual perceptions of mathematics teaching.

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