Reflection on Some Factors That Influence Academic Failure in Mathematics Among 4th Grade Students at School no. 90/Tomboco in the academic year 2024/2025
Reflection on Some Factors That Influence Academic Failure in Mathematics Among 4th Grade Students at School no. 90/Tomboco in the academic year 2024/2025
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1646Keywords:
School failure, Mathematics, Learning Difficulties, Pedagogical Factors.Abstract
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School failure in Mathematics among 4th-grade students of the single class at Primary School Number 90/Tomboco has been a recurring challenge in the educational environment, compromising the development of essential skills for the continuity of studies. This study aims to reflect on the main factors influencing these difficulties, analyzing pedagogical, methodological, socioeconomic, and emotional aspects that negatively impact the teaching and learning process. Mathematics, due to its cumulative and abstract nature, requires a solid foundation from the early years, and the absence of effective teaching can create gaps that hinder the assimilation of new content. Among the factors contributing to school failure, the teaching methodologies used often disconnected from the students' reality the lack of appropriate teaching resources, teacher training, low parental involvement in school monitoring, and students' demotivation in the face of challenges stand out. Additionally, emotional factors such as anxiety and fear of Mathematics also play a significant role in academic performance. The research seeks to understand these influences through a literature review and an investigation in the school environment, analyzing the strategies adopted by teachers and the impact of students' socioeconomic conditions on their learning. Based on the data obtained, the study aims to propose more effective pedagogical approaches that can make Mathematics teaching more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for students. Thus, it is expected to contribute to reducing school failure and improving academic performance in the subject.
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