Análisis de la ansiedad matemática en futuros emprendedores - [Analysis of math anxiety in future entrepreneurs]

Abstract

- In the last years, mathematics has been applied in a large number of job sectors, and therefore its significance is growing exponentially. However, many students present certain levels of anxiety towards mathematics, and so it is difficult for them not only to study this subject, but also to apply it to different areas for which they are a fundamental tool. With the aim of trying to reduce these attitudes and behaviors, a series of teaching experiences have been proposed that involve university students in the first academic courses of both the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE) and the Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and Business Management (IGE) of the University Center EDEM. Concretely, math leveling courses have been implemented, a Team Teaching experience; and finally, an activity of type Project Based Learning (PBL). In this paper, we present these experiences and the math anxiety post evaluation through an anonymous survey, in which the Fennema-Sherman scale has been used together with the Auzmendi motivation and confidence subscales, in order to analyse the anxiety levels after implementing different strategies.