Mayada Ameen Yousef Sammar

Academic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mathematics Teaching Methods, 2022, Virtual University of Tunisia, with a distinction of Very Honorable. The degree was officially recognized on June 6, 2023.
  (Dissertation Title: Determinants of Mathematical Performance in Light of Some Psychological, Cognitive, and Social Variables Using Structural Equation Modeling for the Eighth Grade Students in the Public Schools in Palestine).
• Master’s in Mathematics Teaching Methods, 2017, An-Najah National University, Palestine, with a cumulative GPA of 3.98 (Excellent).
  (Thesis Title: Perceived Self-Efficacy and Critical Thinking level and Their Relations with Mathematical Generalization Skill among the Tenth Grade Females Students In Government Schools In Nablus City).
• Bachelor’s in Mathematics Teaching Methods, 2004, An-Najah National University, with a cumulative GPA of 74.2% (Good).
• General Secondary Certificate (Scientific Stream), 1998.

Professional Experience:

• Mathematics teacher in Palestinian public schools from October 4, 2008, to the present.
• Member of the Tunisian Educational Research Team Forum (ECOTIDI).

Training Courses:

• New Teacher Qualification Course (30 training hours), 2006.
• Mathematics Textbook Content Analysis Course (15 hours), 2012.
• Teaching the New Palestinian Curriculum Course (56 hours), 2017–2018.
• Humanitarian Response for Education Protection Training and implementation of the Toward Better Learning Program (1+2) at Asira Girls’ Secondary School (2020–2022), organized by the Norwegian Refugee Council.
• Participation in the Tunisian Educational Forum (December 12, 2020).
• APA 7th Edition Documentation System Course, An-Najah National University, September 2019.
• Attendance at the Tunisian Periodic Conference (ADIMA3), September 2022.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong computer skills, particularly in statistical data analysis (SPSS), typing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in groups and teams.
• Proficiency in conducting field research and studies related to mathematical content analysis.

Scientific Research:

• Mathematics Education in Tunisia during the French Occupation Based On Cultural Historical Activity: A Historical-Analytical Study‏ (2024). Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences Journal, 51(5), 263-283 (Scopus).
• " The Level of Possession of Tenth Grade Students of Nablus of Mathematical Generalization‏" (2021). Dirasat: Educational Sciences Journal, 48(2), 448-466 (EBSCO).
• Psychological Determinants of Mathematical Performance in Palestinian Eighth-Graders: A Structural Equation Model (in press).
• The Mediating Role of Parental Involvement in Mathematics Education: The Impact of Parents’ Attitudes Toward Mathematics on Their Children’s Achievement (in press).

References:

• Dr. Suhail Salha, Lecturer in Mathematics Teaching Methods, An-Najah National University (0599794172).
• Dr. Salah Yassin, Lecturer in Mathematics Teaching Methods, An-Najah National University (0599702086).
• Dr. Wajih Al-Zahir – Lecturer in Mathematics Teaching Methods, An-Najah National University (0546019050).