Shifts in students’ perspectives on mathematics and its learning during the transition to remote learning
Suha Saleh-Rawashdi 1 * , Michal Ayalon 1
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1 University of Haifa, Haifa, ISRAEL* Corresponding Author

Abstract

This study examines high-school students’ perspectives on mathematics learning and teaching during remote learning. Twenty-four Israeli 11th grade advanced mathematics students were interviewed about their experiences transitioning from classroom to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on Di Martino and Zan’s three-dimensional model in 2010 for mathematical attitudes–vision of mathematics, perceived competence, and emotional disposition–we analyzed reflections from before and during the pandemic. Ten central themes emerged, revealing varying stability and change across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral domains. While students’ fundamental views on the importance of mathematics remained stable, significant shifts occurred in learning experiences. Some reported enhanced autonomy, responsibility, and self-reliance, while others described reduced engagement, concentration difficulties, and limited teacher interaction. Three perspective profiles were identified: positive (greater engagement and resilience), mixed (gains and setbacks), and negative (decline in motivation and competence). The results highlight the complexity of students’ responses to remote mathematics instruction, with implications for designing resilient and inclusive approaches to remote and hybrid learning.

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Article Type: Research Article

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 21, Issue 12, December 2025, Article No: em2743

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17436

Publication date: 01 Dec 2025

Online publication date: 19 Nov 2025

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