Enhancing mathematics education in Oman: Educator perspectives and policy implications

Neena Uthaman; S Dhansekar; Sherimon P C

doi:10.29333/ejmste/17757

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Neena Uthaman ¹ ^* , S Dhansekar ² , Sherimon P C ¹

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¹ Arab Open University–Oman, Seeb, OMAN² VIT University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA^* Corresponding Author

Abstract

This study examines the perspectives of mathematics educators in the Sultanate of Oman regarding factors that influence teaching efficacy, curriculum design, instructional resources, assessment methods, classroom environment, student diversity, and professional development (PD). A survey collects responses from educators across different age groups, experience levels, and geographic settings (urban and rural). The results reveal strong collaboration among teachers and active engagement in PD, but persistent challenges emerge, including reliance on summative assessments, inequitable access to instructional resources, and rural-urban disparities in technology integration. Based on these findings, the study recommends implementing modular curriculum supplements, context-sensitive PD programs, and equitable distribution of instructional resources to improve teaching effectiveness and enhance student learning outcomes.

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mathematics education
Oman
teacher perceptions
curriculum challenges
professional development

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 22, Issue 1, January 2026, Article No: em2765

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Uthaman, N., Dhansekar, S., & P C, S. (2026). Enhancing mathematics education in Oman: Educator perspectives and policy implications. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 22(1), em2765. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17757

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Uthaman N, Dhansekar S, P C S. Enhancing mathematics education in Oman: Educator perspectives and policy implications. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2026;22(1):em2765. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17757

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Uthaman N, Dhansekar S, P C S. Enhancing mathematics education in Oman: Educator perspectives and policy implications. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2026;22(1), em2765. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17757

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Uthaman, Neena, S Dhansekar, and Sherimon P C. "Enhancing mathematics education in Oman: Educator perspectives and policy implications". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 2026 22 no. 1 (2026): em2765. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17757

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Uthaman, N., Dhansekar, S., and P C, S. (2026). Enhancing mathematics education in Oman: Educator perspectives and policy implications. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 22(1), em2765. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17757

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Uthaman, Neena et al. "Enhancing mathematics education in Oman: Educator perspectives and policy implications". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol. 22, no. 1, 2026, em2765. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17757