The study is based on the theory of teachers' knowledge of students, specifically those who have difficulties learning mathematics, and how their knowledge is expressed concerning students' self-identification. The participants in this study were Namibian high school mathematics teachers (N=6) and their 12th-grade students (N=23), all of whom…

Introduction: Mathematics is one of the most important academic subjects in school. However, it is one of the most difficult subjects, and both students and teachers face difficulties in this subject. Teachers have difficulty engaging students in learning the subject. Rarely has the concept of engagement been researched in the Middle East region,…

Cold sweats, head shakes, and memories of hardship are the common reactions when adults are introduced to a high school mathematics teacher. These negative reactions contribute to an attitude towards mathematics that continues to permeate American society. Unfortunately, there is a growing concern that these negative attitudes may be passed from…

Mathematics education usually concentrates on achievement in cognitive domain. As the subject triggers many negative emotions among students, research in mathematics education needs attention on affective outcomes. Learning goals, perseverance, learning strategy and decision regarding future learning may influence students' affect. Students hold…

We explored whether students' perceptions of emotional and instrumental support provided by their mathematics teacher constitute separate dimensions of teacher support and how they are related. We also analyzed how students' perceptions of emotional and instrumental support in math lessons relate to math anxiety, intrinsic motivation, help-seeking…