A multidimensional approach to training mathematics students at a university: improving the efficiency through the unity of social, psychological and pedagogical aspects

ABSTRACT

The article deals with social, psychological and pedagogical aspects of teaching mathematics students at universities. The sociological portrait and the factors influencing a career choice of a mathematician have been investigated through the survey results of 198 first-year students of applied mathematics major at 27 state universities (Russia). Then, psychological characteristics of mathematics students have been examined based on scientific publications. The obtained results have allowed us to reveal pedagogical conditions and specific ways of training mathematics students in the process of their education at university. The article also contains the analysis of approaches to the development of mathematics education both in Russia and in other countries. The results may be useful for teaching students whose training requires in-depth knowledge of mathematics.

KEYWORDS:

• Mathematics education
• teaching students in applied mathematics

Acknowledgments

We wish to take this opportunity to thank and express our gratitude to Dr. Harrison, editor of the journal for accepting our manuscript for publication. We are also deeply indebted to the reviewers who have given their precious time to review, edit and enhance our manuscript. Their valuable and useful comments have greatly improved the content of our paper. We really appreciate a rapid evaluation process of the journal. Finally, we want to thank all the students for taking part in the online survey, their interest and help.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.