The effect of the t-qual model on student’s mathematics interest: Mediated by student’s mathematics perceptions

The study aimed to investigate the impact of the Teacher Quality Model (TQUAL-MODEL) on students’ interest in mathematics, with a focus on the mediating role of students’ perception of mathematics. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting second and third-year students. Using a simple random sampling technique, questionnaires were administered to 300 students, yielding a complete dataset. The data were analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach with bootstrap samples. The findings revealed that students’ perception of mathematics significantly and positively predicted their interest in the subject. Additionally, teacher empathy and teacher-student collaboration were identified as positive and significant predictors of mathematics interest. Furthermore, students’ perception of mathematics partially mediated the relationship between teacher empathy and mathematics interest. Similarly, the relationship between teacher-student collaboration and mathematics interest was partially mediated by students’ perceptions of mathematics.