Perceptions of mathematical performance: Development and validation of a survey

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  • Marcelo Bravo Moreno

    Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago-Chile
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  • Karen Núñez-Valdés

    Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago-Chile
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Keywords:
Questionnaire, mathematical performance, assessment scales, reliability, validation
Abstract

The lack of prior knowledge in mathematics is attributed to various factors that contribute to the high failure and dropout rates among first-year students in Chilean professional institutes. This research aimed to design and validate a diagnostic questionnaire to gather relevant information on variables associated with academic performance and educational inclusion, in order to support pedagogical decision-making. The questionnaire was reviewed by experts to ensure content validity and then administered to a sample of 69 students. Using R software, the data were analyzed to assess the reliability (Cronbach’s alpha) and factorial structure (exploratory factor analysis). The results support the instrument’s psychometric soundness and enable the identification of key factors affecting mathematical performance, providing a foundation for future research and educational improvements.

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  1. Marcelo Bravo Moreno, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago-Chile

    Ingeniero de Ejecución Industrial de la Universidad Arturo Prat del Estado de Chile, Ingeniero en Administración de la Fundación Instituto Profesional DuocUC, Magíster en Docencia Universitaria de la Universidad de Las Américas, https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5187-4082

  2. Karen Núñez-Valdés, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago-Chile

    Licenciada en Educación y Profesora de Historia Geografía y Ciencias Sociales, Licenciada en Historia y Magíster en Educación mención evaluación educativa de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Doctora en Políticas y Gestión Educativa de la Universidad de Playa Ancha. Directora Magíster en Docencia Universitaria, Investigadora Instituto de Educación y Lenguaje de la Facultad de Educación, Universidad de las Américas, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6641-6581

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2025-09-05
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Perceptions of mathematical performance: Development and validation of a survey. (2025). FIDES ET RATIO, 30(30), Pág. 99 - 131. https://doi.org/10.55739/fer.v29i29.175

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