Ana María Martín Caraballo

Ana María Martín Caraballo is a Permanent Labor Professor in the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History at Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Her research focuses on quantitative methods for business and economics education, with particular emphasis on mathematical literacy, teaching methodologies, and the use of technology in educational settings.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctorate from Universidad Pablo de Olavide (2005) with thesis "Poverty assessment using data aggregation techniques of different nature," supervised by Dr. Eugenio M. Fedriani

Professor Martín Caraballo's research interests span quantitative methods in business and economics education, with special focus on mathematical literacy development among business students. She investigates how students acquire mathematical competencies, particularly in their first year of university studies, and explores innovative teaching approaches to enhance mathematical understanding without relying on technical jargon, especially for non-traditional student populations. Her work consistently addresses the practical application of quantitative methods in business contexts and examines the relationship between mathematical communication skills and technological development.

Her publication history reveals a clear evolution from foundational work in mathematical education toward adapting teaching methodologies for digital environments and diverse student populations. The pandemic significantly accelerated her focus on virtual teaching tools, with multiple 2020-2021 publications addressing remote assessment and virtual classroom management. Her research consistently bridges theoretical mathematical concepts with practical business applications, emphasizing visual and interactive learning approaches that help students transition from high school to university-level quantitative reasoning.

Professor Martín Caraballo has been actively involved in developing teaching methodologies that make complex quantitative concepts accessible. Her work with GeoGebra demonstrates how visualization tools can enhance understanding of numerical methods, while her research on gamification with Kahoot shows innovative approaches to student engagement. She has also pioneered methods for teaching mathematics to senior learners, developing techniques to explain mathematical concepts without traditional mathematical formalism, recognizing that different student populations require tailored pedagogical approaches.