Challenges in adapting to mathematics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Namibe: difficulties, strategies and improvements

Authors

  • Ana Paula Sarmento Dos Santos Universidade do Namibe, Angola
  • Leilivânia Zimbuquila Dos Santos Da Silva Universidade do Namibe, Angola
  • Eugénia Solange Sarmento Dos Santos Universidade do Namibe, Angola
  • Ubaldo Jorge Augusto De Filipe André Universidade do Namibe, Angola

Keywords:

Higher education, Mathematics learning, Academic challenges, Teaching resources, Student motivation

Abstract

Introduction: This study analyzes the challenges faced by students in adapting to learning mathematics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences (FCN) of the University of Nmaibe (UNINBE), Angola. Materials and methods: The study identifies the main difficulties that hinder the learning of this science, including deficiencies in students' basic training, non-interactive teaching methodologies, a lack of teaching resources, and challenges related to student motivation and interest. Results: The study analyzes innovative pedagogical strategies, such as the use of educational technologies, active teaching methodologies, and improved teacher training. Discussion: The results indicate that adopting more dynamic and contextualized approaches can significantly contribute to improving academic performance. Conclusions: It is concluded that overcoming these challenges requires a joint effort among teachers, students, and academic administration to implement more effective educational policies and promote more accessible and inclusive mathematics learning.

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2025-08-26

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Sarmento Dos Santos, A. P., Dos Santos Da Silva, L. Z., Sarmento Dos Santos, E. S., & De Filipe André, U. J. A. (2025). Challenges in adapting to mathematics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Namibe: difficulties, strategies and improvements. Maestro Y Sociedad, 22(3), 2246–2253. Retrieved from https://maestroysociedad.uo.edu.cu/index.php/MyS/article/view/7125

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Vol. 22 No. 3 (2025)

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