Professional development for mathematics teachers extend beyond cultural and linguistic responsiveness to include strategies

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• Enacting culturally relevant pedagogy in a grade 10 mathematics classroom: An analysis of lessons on functions (2026) · Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education · doi

  Based on these findings, it is recommended that professional development for mathematics teachers extend beyond cultural and linguistic responsiveness to include strategies for embedding sociopolitical and critical consciousness into lessons. Teachers could explore ways to link abstract mathematical concepts, such as functions, to real-world contexts, including community-based datasets, economic trends, or social statistics, thereby fostering learners’ capacity to apply mathematical reasoning in socially meaningful ways (Gutstein, 2006; Skovsmose, 1994). In addition, curriculum developers should consider incorporating culturally and socially relevant examples in teaching materials, textbooks, and digital resources to provide learners with opportunities to connect mathematics to their lived experiences. Teachers are also encouraged to continue using dialogic classroom strategies, such as learner-generated definitions, encouraging eliciting choral collaborative responses, exploration, which enhance engagement, reasoning, and collective ownership of learning (Alexander, 2008; Mercer & Howe, establishing 2012). collaborative teacher communities within schools can provide spaces for educators to share strategies and reflect on practices for integrating CRP, supporting continuous professional growth and reflective teaching. and promoting Finally,

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• Climate and Classroom Behavior on the Mental Health of Special Needs Education Teachers (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  Based on the findings, several recommendations are proposed: 1. Strengthen Professional Development Programs. Schools should provide continuous training focused on differentiated instruction, classroom management, and inclusive education to help teachers better address diverse learner needs, which is a major source of stress. 2. Enhance Teacher Coping and Wellness Programs. Institutions should implement stress management and wellness initiatives, such as mental health support services, peer support groups, and resilience-building workshops, to sustain teachers’ effective coping mechanisms and prevent long-term burnout. Increase Student Participation and Autonomy. Schools should adopt approaches that give students more voice and choice in learning, such as collaborative learning, project-based activities, and participatory decision-making in class, to enhance motivation and classroom practices. 3. 4. Strengthen Positive Classroom Climate. Administrators and teachers should work together to foster a supportive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment, reinforcing prosocial behavior while addressing behavioral concerns through structured interventions such as social-emotional learning (SEL) programs. 5. Conduct Further Research. Future studies may explore additional variables such as leadership styles, school culture, and student-related factors, and may use larger samples or mixed methods to better understand the complex relationships among stress, classroom climate, and student behavior. These recommendations aim to enhance teacher well-being, improve instructional quality, and promote better student outcomes, ultimately contributing to a more effective and resilient educational environment.

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  Keywords: classroom student programs teachers better stress enhance learning based recommendations strengthen schools management inclusive teacher
• Unveiling the Numeracy Link: Mathematics Instructors' Instructional Numeracy Practices and Student Learning Outcomes (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  Mathematics instructors should enhance instructional numeracy through continuous professional development Continuous professional development (CPD) programs help instructors strengthen their mathematical content knowledge, pedagogical strategies, and instructional clarity. Regular training ensures that teachers remain updated with effective numeracy teaching approaches and modern instructional practices, leading to improved classroom delivery and student understanding. Instructional strategies should integrate real-life mathematical applications Embedding real-world contexts in mathematics instruction allows students to connect abstract concepts to practical situations. This approach enhances relevance, engagement, and comprehension, making mathematical concepts easier to understand and apply beyond the classroom. Institution should provide training programs focused on pedagogical numeracy Educational institutions play a vital role in supporting teacher development by offering structured training programs that focus on pedagogical numeracy. These programs equip instructors with strategies for simplifying complex concepts, improving instructional clarity, and addressing student learning difficulties effectively. Future research may explore additional factors affecting student learning outcomes such as motivation and learning environment Further studies are encouraged to examine other influential variables such as student motivation, learning environment, cognitive abilities, and study habits. Exploring these factors will provide a more comprehensive understanding of what affects mathematics achievement in higher education. By aligning instructional strategies with students’ cognitive needs and learning preferences, educators can effectively address challenges in understanding mathematical concepts such as symbols and quantifiers. These interventions not only improve students’ conceptual understanding but also foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and overall mathematical proficiency, contributing to improved academic performance and long-term learning success. 1333 ISSN: 3116-3475

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  Keywords: instructional learning mathematical numeracy programs strategies student understanding concepts mathematics instructors development pedagogical training students
• Transforming mathematics education through gamification: A study on motivation and learning among UAE sixth graders (2026) · Contemporary Educational Technology · cited 1× · doi

  The findings advocate for educators to consider gamification in instructional strategies for improved mathematics learning outcomes and a motivating learning environment. The study suggests the need for further research to explore the long-term benefits of gamification in education. Based on the study’s findings, researchers recommend the following: 1. Encouraging educators and policymakers to incorporate gamification into mathematics instruction. This proactive approach can potentially enhance student motivation and overall learning experiences. 2. Diversification of learning resources through gamification. Integrating gamification into online activities accommodates diverse learning styles, fostering motivation and positively influencing students’ performance. 3. Prioritizing future research efforts in conducting longitudinal investigations into the sustained effects of gamification on student performance in mathematics and ongoing motivation. This extended inquiry will offer valuable insights into the long-term impacts on mathematics education. 4. Mixed methods data collection techniques including qualitative tools such as focus group interviews, and classroom observations should be incorporated in future research to get deeper understanding of learner behavior, engagement, and contextual dynamics in gamified classroom environments. 5. Future research should examine the cost-effectiveness, realistic scalability, and implementation difficulties of gamification in actual classroom settings. 6. Longitudinal Studies in future should be considered to monitor motivational and attainment outcomes over lengthy periods of time to gain a better understanding of the long-term effects of gamification on learning. Hanus and Fox (2015) argue that gamification in education may not be adequate on its own to attain the intended educational objectives. This contention is substantiated by their finding that there is a need to conduct a more thorough examination of the effectiveness of specific game elements and their practical integration. Similarly, Sailer et al. (2017) reinforced this perspective through their empirical study in 2017, underlining the necessity for a comprehensive exploration of the practical application of various game elements. In essence, both studies recommend further research be conducted to unveil effective strategies for implementing various game elements to enhance students’ engagement, motivation, and overall academic performance.

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  Keywords: gamification learning mathematics motivation future long term education performance classroom game elements educators strategies outcomes
• Tuning in to Kids in Schools: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Teacher Emotion Socialization Intervention in Norwegian Elementary Schools (2026) · European Journal of Psychology and Educational Research · cited 1× · doi

  Future research should examine longer-term outcomes, effects on children’s functioning, and ways to better support teachers’ own emotional competence. Studies that incorporate multi-informant and student-reported data, as well as those exploring mechanisms of change (via emotion dismissing or emotion coaching, teacher-student interactions) would assist with greater understanding about how the changes found in this study translate to change in classrooms or student functioning. Researchers should also continue to develop measures of teacher emotion socialization that better capture the timing and sequence of emotion coaching steps, especially the use of distraction and problem solving, which are currently not adequately captured with existing measurement. Implementation support from school leaders was critical for successful engagement and ensuring high-quality delivery in this study. Future research should explore 12  BØLSTAD ET AL. / An RCT of Tuning in to Kids in Schools systematic approaches for strengthening this support - alongside support provided to teachers and group facilitators – to enable effective scaling of TIKiS across diverse school contexts. At a practice level, these findings highlight the benefit of targeted, small-group professional learning for teachers that support them to explore their beliefs about emotions, practice emotion coaching and reflect on their own emotional responses. Embedding emotion-focused approaches within a whole-school intervention, including providing supervision and support to use emotion coaching, and strengthening leadership understanding of these principles, would enhance fidelity and sustainability of TIKiS. Professionals working with schools should also consider integrating teacher wellbeing and emotion competence components more explicitly to support the emotional demands of teaching and to maximize the school emotional climate. At a policy level, these findings support the inclusion of emotion-focused professional learning as a core component of school-delivered mental health and wellbeing initiatives. Investment in this form of implementation support, including training for school leaders and cross-service collaborations, would enhance the scalability and sustainability of TIKiS across diverse school contexts. Integration of emotion socialization approaches with existing professional learning and wellbeing frameworks would also facilitate broader uptake while maintaining the intervention integrity.

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  Keywords: emotion support school emotional coaching teachers student teacher approaches tikis professional learning wellbeing future functioning
• The Development of a Questionnaire for Assessing Students' Learning Motivation toward Mathematics (QSLMM) (2026) · International Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics · doi

  The main purpose of this study was to compile a questionnaire for students' learning motivation towards mathematics (QSLMM) for teachers to use in teaching. The following are the conclusions and suggestions based on the research findings: 5.1 Conclusions In order to help teachers use the questionnaire to quickly understand students’ motivation for learning mathematics, the researchers reviewed the literature that affects mathematics learning motivation and summarised the factors of mathematics learning motivation in this study. The factors of mathematics learning motivation in this study include learning environment, self-efficacy, self-regulation, intrinsic value, and test anxiety. There were 86 questions in the revised initial questionnaire. After the pilot survey and examination of reliability and validity, the number of questions/items for “learning environment” was reduced from the original 13 to 7; for ”test anxiety”, 13 to 6; for “intrinsic value”, 19 to 4; for “self-efficacy”, 17 to 7; for “self-regulation”, 18 to 4; and reversed questions from 6 to 2; in total of five factors with 30 questions in the final questionnaire. In the internal consistency reliability test of the total scale and each subscale, the Cronbach’s α coefficient of the total scale was .977, and the Cronbach’s α coefficients of each subscale were .938, .913, .850, .899, and .810, respectively. In the results of confirmatory factor analysis, the standardised factor loading was between .55 and .87. Additionally, the value of the RMR was .035, the value of the RMSEA was .055, the value of the GFI was .917, the value of the AGFI was .901, the value of the CFI was .936, the value of the NFI was .928, the value of the NNFI was .929 and the value of the IFI was .936, which were all up to ideal standards. In cross-validation analysis, the result of measurement invariance was not significant in Δχ2 of residual analysis, and both △CFI and △TLI were less than the standard of .05, which showed that QSLMM was reliability and validity. Based on the above research results, the QSLMM could effectively investigate the senior and junior high school students’ mathematics learning motivation. 5.2 Future research suggestions Based on the data and analysis obtained from this study, the following two suggestions are proposed for future researchers' reference: 117 Erh-tsung Chin & Ruei Chang Lo 5.2.1. Longitudial Studies on the Correlation of Students’ Mathematics Learning Motivation and

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• Impact of Academic Procrastination and Study Habits on Expressed Mathematics Anxiety of Grade 10 Students of Claro M. Recto High School (2026) · Asian Journal on Perspectives in Education · doi

  Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made to address academic procrastination and reduce mathematics anxiety among Grade 10 students at Claro M. Recto High School: 1. Implement Structured Study Programs: Schools should introduce structured study programs that promote regular review of the subject matter. Encouraging students to review mathematics consistently will help them feel more prepared, reducing anxiety related to the subject. 2. Promote Time Management Workshops: Offering workshops focused on time management can help students organize their academic tasks and reduce procrastination. Effective time management will allow students to balance their study schedules, minimize stress, and manage anxiety better. 3. Encourage Peer Support and Mentoring: Establish peer mentoring and study group initiatives. Peer influence plays a significant role in reducing anxiety, and positive peer support can help students stay motivated and manage stress more effectively. 4. Integrate Relaxation and Stress Management Techniques: Schools should implement programs that teach students stress management and relaxation techniques such as mindfulness or deep breathing exercises. These practices can help students cope with academic pressures and manage their anxiety. 5. Increase Parental Engagement: Since family problems were found to contribute to mathematics anxiety, schools should engage parents in the educational process. Regular parent-teacher meetings and workshops on how parents can support their children academically and emotionally can help create a more supportive home environment. 6. Encourage Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Promote healthy habits such as adequate sleep, proper nutrition, and regular physical activity. These habits are crucial for students' mental and physical well-being, which in turn can reduce mathematics anxiety and improve academic performance. Address the Role of Technology in Procrastination: While computer gaming was shown to be a distraction, schools can guide students to use technology for educational purposes. Introducing educational apps and learning platforms can turn technology into a tool for academic improvement rather than procrastination. Lava, O. 61 7. Provide Counseling and Psychological Support: Given the influence of frustration and low self-esteem on anxiety, schools should provide counseling services. Offering students, a safe space to discuss their challenges and receive guidance on how to manage stress and build confidence will help improve their emotional well-being.

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• Effect of student engagement on Mathematics performance: The moderating role of Math anxiety (2026) · International Journal of Education, Learning, and Pedagogical Sciences (INJELPS) · doi

  Based on the findings of the study, mathematics teachers may adopt instructional practices that strengthen cognitive, affective, and behavioral engagement through inquiry-based learning, collaborative problem solving, technology-enhanced instruction, and meaningful real-world applications of mathematics. Learning environments may also be designed to encourage active participation, reflective thinking, and positive attitudes toward mathematics. Schools and educational leaders may develop intervention programs that support students experiencing mathematics anxiety through counseling services, learner support initiatives, low-stakes assessments, and classroom practices that promote psychological safety and confidence in learning. Curriculum developers may consider integrating activities that foster higher-order thinking skills, mathematical reasoning, student autonomy, and emotional engagement within mathematics learning competencies and instructional materials. Teacher education institutions and professional development providers may incorporate training on student engagement, mathematics anxiety management, social-emotional learning, and learner-centered instructional approaches to better prepare teachers for diverse classroom needs. Future researchers may conduct longitudinal, mixed-method, or intervention-based studies to further examine the relationships among engagement, anxiety, and achievement across different educational contexts and learner populations. REFERENCES Andrews, A., & Brown, J. (2015). The effects of math anxiety. Education, 135(3), 362–370. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1095418 Anindyarini, R., & Supahar. (2019). Portrait of mathematical anxiety in early youth ages. International Journal of Trends in Mathematics Education Research, 2(3), 128–132. https://doi.org/10.33122/ijtmer.v2i3.77 Appleton, J. J., Christenson, S. L., Kim, D., & Reschly, A. L. (2006). Measuring cognitive and psychological engagement: Validation of the Student Engagement Instrument. Journal of School Psychology, 44(5), 427–445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2006.04.002 Ariyanti, G., & Santoso, F. G. I. (2020). The effects of online mathematics learning in the COVID-19 pandemic period: A case study of senior high school students at Madiun City, Indonesia. Mathematics Teaching Research Journal, 12(3), 4–11. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1384861.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com Arslan, Ç. (2020). Examining the relationship between 5-8th grade students' test anxiety and mathematics anxiety. Acta Didactica Napocensia, 13(1), 127–137. https://doi.org/10.24193/adn.13.1.12 Awofala, A. O. A., & Falolu, O. S. (2017). Motivation to learn mathematics as correlates of pre-service teachers' performance in mathematics. ABACUS: The Journal of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 42(1), 370–390. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3

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