Comparative analysis of mathematical thinking in the admission test at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán in 2023
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Mathematical thinking is an important skill for university admission due to its correlation with other variables of academic success. Therefore, the objective of analyzing and comparing the mathematical thinking of applicants for UADY (Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán) bachelor's degrees in the 2023 process was proposed. To do this, a database was created with the 11,776 applicants and a comparative analytical study was carried out. The results indicate that 29% of applicants are admitted and that the campus with the highest demand for applicants is located on the Health Sciences campus, which makes it more competitive and less likely to enter a bachelor's degree. The campus with the highest probability of admission is Unidad Multidisciplinaria Tizimín with 57.3% admission. On the other hand, it was also found that the campus with the highest score for mathematical thinking was the Health Sciences campus and the one with the lowest score was Unidad Multidisciplinaria Tizimín. Descriptive statistics show that there are students who were admitted due to their overall EXANI-2 score but who have a low score in mathematical thinking. It is concluded that mathematical thinking is an important factor for new students and that ensuring this ability raises the academic and scientific standards of the university as an academic and scientific training institution.
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David de Jesús Santoyo-Manzanilla, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán - México
0000-0001-9241-6190
Bachelor's Degree in Education from the Faculty of Education of the Autonomous University of Yucatan. Master in Higher Education from the Faculty of Education of the Autonomous University of Yucatan. He has a PRODEP profile. He has authored several scientific books and several articles in indexed and refereed journals. Currently, he serves as a Representative of the Institutional Program of Studies of the Mayan People and Culture in the Faculty of Economics.
Luis Alberto Araujo-Andrade, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán - México
0009-0007-7049-5255
Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Autonomous University of Yucatán. Master's degree in Agricultural Planning from the Antonio Narro Autonomous Agrarian University. PhD in Education from the Free School of Political Science and Public Administration of the East. He holds a PRODEP profile. He has authored several chapters in scientific books and several articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals. He was Director of the Faculty of Economics at the Autonomous University of Yucatán.
Rogelio Daniel Bote-Caamal, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán - México
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7097-9873
Collaborator in the design, development, and implementation of various educational programs and training courses in public and private institutions; instructor of higher education courses and workshops in the area of personal growth, aimed at undergraduate students. He is the Coordinator of the Tutoring Committee and an active member of various committees at UADY, in addition to conducting and publishing research in higher education.
Gabriela Rivadeneyra-Gutiérrez, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán - México
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2417-0798
She holds a degree in Engineering Physics from the Autonomous University of Yucatan (UADY), with a specialization in Virtual Learning Environments endorsed by UADY and the Teacher Training Institute of Virtual Educa. She also has a Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Universidad Modelo. As a professor at the Faculty of Engineering, she has been recognized with the PRODEP profile and has held various positions, including Administrative Coordinator of the Graduate and Research Unit, Coordinator of the Academic Exchange and Mobility Committee, and member of the Promotion and Permanence Committee. Currently, she serves as Coordinator of the Alumni Follow-up and Employer Studies Committee at the same faculty. She is also a prominent evaluator of educational programs in the field of engineering in Mexico and Latin America.
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