Abstract. This study develops a structural model of an exemplary mathematics teacher featuring students' perspectives. This study used an exploratory sequential mixed method research (MMR) design. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were conducted to determine the attributes of an exemplary mathematics teacher. The participants of the FGD were the students from the chosen two secondary schools, with eight student representatives from each school. The KII was also done with ten mathematics teachers and one mathematics supervisor. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted for the attributes of an exemplary mathematics teacher, and it yielded four factors, namely: (1) Expertise, (2) Effective Communication with Students, (3) Devolution, and (4) Teacher's Disposition. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed on the hypothesized Model with four latent variables with their corresponding observed variables using Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS) version 21. Using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) technique, the findings revealed a significant influence of the factors on exemplary mathematics teaching, thus providing a theoretical foundation for this study. Moreover, the findings also showed significant contributions of the observed variables (S.Q. items) to the latent variables (factors). Based on the SEM findings supported by the literature, the structural Model of an exemplary mathematics teacher was empirically founded. The developed model could serve as one of the platforms for lifting mathematics education. Also, the validated survey questionnaire could be a tool for assessing mathematics teachers.

Keywords: Confirmatory factor analysis; Exemplary Mathematics teaching; Structural equation model; Students’ perspectives.