Exploring the relationship of prospective primary teachers with mathematics and statistics

  1. Capomagi, Gemma
  2. Aguilar-González, Álvaro 1
  3. Rodríguez-Muñiz, Luis J. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Oviedo
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    Universidad de Oviedo

    Oviedo, España

    ROR https://ror.org/006gksa02

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad de Oviedo
Journal:
LUMAT-B: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education, 9(2)

ISSN: 2489-2572

Year of publication: 2024

Volume: 9

Issue: 2

Type: Article

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Abstract

This study explores the relationship between prospective primary teachers and mathematics. Data was collected from prospective primary teachers enrolled in an undergradu-ate program. The excerpts have been analysed through Grounded Theory. From the analysisconducted, participants’ self-concept regarding the subject, the influence of academic perfor-mance and the teacher, and the utility of mathematics in everyday life have emerged as relevant codes. The study identifies turning moments in the participants’ educational journeys, gener-ated by the extrinsic factors, which influence the intrinsic ones. Finally, particular attention is given to probability and statistics.