“I Felt Sad, Stupid, and Annoyed”: Characterising Primary Pre-Service Teachers’ School Mathematics Experiences Through Achievement Emotions.

<p dir="ltr">Pre-service teachers’ (PSTs) past mathematics experiences shape their future teaching. We analysed 266 Australian PSTs’ written recollections of positive and negative school mathematics experiences using Pekrun’s Achievement Emotions Framework. Negative memories evoked shame (41%) and anxiety (32%), while positive ones reflected enjoyment (50%). We interpreted these emotions through the lenses of self-efficacy and mathematical wellbeing to understand how PSTs' emotional experiences might influence their capacity to flourish as mathematics educators. Findings reveal the lasting impact of negative experiences and the importance of supporting PSTs’ self-efficacy.</p>