Representaciones sociales que del aprendizaje de las matemáticas tienen estudiantes de nivel medio superior

in this paper identifies, through the theoretical methodology of social representations, perceptions, ideas and images that the learning of mathematics have a group of students from high school in the area of social and administrative sciences, national polytechnic institute. for the collection of information using two types of instruments with 60 students of sixth grade: 1) a questionnaire with open, and 2) group interviews. it was noted, among other results, the high degree of negative assessments of mathematics learning, consideration of the learning of mathematics as basic life skills and employment, the important role that gives the teacher and pay attention as means for the achievement of learning.