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Exploring Mathematical Stigma in Students

The document is an interview guide for a study exploring mathematical stigma among students. It contains introductory statements, the problem statement, research questions, and sample interview questions about students' experiences and struggles with math, how they handle mathematical problems, and potential interventions.

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Exploring Mathematical Stigma in Students

The document is an interview guide for a study exploring mathematical stigma among students. It contains introductory statements, the problem statement, research questions, and sample interview questions about students' experiences and struggles with math, how they handle mathematical problems, and potential interventions.

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Interview Guide Questions

Prefatory Statement
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your participation I this

study. We would like to inform you that the primary purpose of this research is to

gather valuable information about mathematical stigma encountered by students

in Toribio Minor National High School during the school year 2023 – 2024. You

have nothing to worry about because there is no wrong answer here. You may

withdraw your participation in this research if you have any doubts about it or

should you feel your privacy is invaded.

This interview may take 30 – 45 minutes. You can be assured that all

information you will share will remain confidential.

Statement of the problem

This study seeks to explore the prevalence of mathematical stigma among

students at Toribio Minor National High School. This stigma, which manifests as

a negative emotional response to mathematics. By examining the factors

contributing to this stigma, the research aims to uncover the psychological and

socio-cultural barriers that hinder student’s engagement with Mathematics.

Specifically, this study sought to answer the questions:

1. How do the selected students describe mathematics?

2. What strategies do students employ to cope with their attitudes towards

mathematics?
3. Based on the results, what intervention can be design?

A. Engaging Questions
1. What are the experiences that you encounter when you solving math problem?

B. Exploratory Questions

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t as
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MATICS
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subjec
t?

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you
solve
math
proble
m
does it
make
you
confus
ed?

Do
you
think
math
subjec
t will
have a
big
lesson
to
your
life as
you
grow
older?

2. What are What is


the the
struggle hardest
you lesson
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solving How
er in much
math
math time
problems
? subject? do
you
spend
to
solve
mathe
matica
l
proble
m?

Did
you
ask
for
your
teache
r to
help
you
when
you
don’t
unders
tand
the
questi
ons?

3. How do Did you Can


you have you
handle some name
mathemat strategie some
ical s to of
problem? solve your
math? strateg
ies in
solvin
g
math
proble
m?

Have
you
watch
some
of
video
tutoria
l to
how
to
solve
mathe
matica
l
proble
m?

Did
your
family
or
friend
help
you to
solve
some
of the
proble
m in
math?

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