Keywords
mentoring
quantitative literacy
study skills
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Abstract
This article analyses the attitudes towards the study of mathematics of university students from the Business Administration School enrolled in introductory Quantitative Methods courses. Given the relationship between quantitative literacy and professional performance in this area, study skills, perceptions of the importance of mastering basic mathematical skills and availability of academic support are also studied and compared. In general it was found that students lack good study strategies, and that a high percentage of them do not use the available academic assistance. A mentoring program is presented as an alternative to provide students with support in developing adequate mathematical and learning skills, and also with motivation and guidance with respect to their professional future.
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Álamo, M. (2010). Diseño de un Programa de Mentoría para promover el desarrollo de destrezas matemáticas en el estudiante de la Facultad de Administración de Empresas. Cuaderno de Investigación en la Educación, 25, 51-74. Retrieved from https://revistas.upr.edu/index.php/educacion/article/view/13535
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