Teaching initial training in mathematics teachers: a look from the national diagnostic assesment

Abstract

This study provides background on the performance of 612 students of Pedagogy in Mathematics belonging to training institutions in Chile, who gave the 2017 National Diagnostic Evaluation. The focus is on the weaknesses and strengths of the students of Pedagogy in Mathematics next to graduate, around his disciplinary and pedagogical knowledge; and how they are related to the years of accreditation of careers. Based on the results, empirical evidence is provided on the effect of the years of accreditation in the initial teacher training and also provides information on skills that should be enhanced in the training itineraries.