JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i9.12435ArticleExploration and Practice of the Application of Eye-Tracking Technology in University Mathematics Teachinghttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/9/10.26689/jcer.v9i9.12435WangZejun,YangMei,FanXingjing,LiMingyang2025992025-10-21As a tool for quantifying individuals’ visual attention and information processing, eye-tracking technology is gradually being applied in the reform of higher education. This paper focuses on issues in university mathematics teaching, such as heavy cognitive load, delayed feedback, and insufficient adaptability. Based on theories of cognitive psychology, the study explores application pathways of this technology in cognitive diagnosis, instructional optimization, classroom regulation, personalized support, and teaching assessment. Research shows that eye-tracking data can reveal key cognitive features during the learning process, enhance the visualization of instructional feedback, and improve the scientific basis of decision-making. This provides both theoretical support and practical reference for data-driven and precise transformation in university mathematics education.

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