Estrategia ABP para la resolución de problemas en la asignatura Matemática en básica media

Bertha Azucena  Tenecela Jerez; Silvia Magaly  Analuisa Martinez; Arian  Vázquez Alvarez; Wilber  Ortiz Aguilar

doi:10.51736/sa.v7iEspecial 2.219

Authors

Bertha Azucena Tenecela Jerez Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, 092405 Durán, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4746-1262
Silvia Magaly Analuisa Martinez Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, 092405 Durán, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5488-7902
Arian Vázquez Alvarez Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, 092405 Durán, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8605-491X
Wilber Ortiz Aguilar Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, 092405 Durán, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7323-6589

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51736/sa.v7iEspecial%202.219

Keywords:

solving skills, Problem Based Learning, mathematics education, academic achievement, general basic education.

Abstract

This study addresses the critical problem of seventh grade students of basic general education in terms of problem-solving skills in Mathematics. Recognizing the importance of these skills in comprehensive education, the objective was to design and implement a strategy based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) at the Ángel Polivio Chávez School in Cuenca. The sample, composed of 120 seventh grade students, was subjected to pre- and post-test evaluations, surveys and standardized tests. The strategy was designed in three phases: preparation, implementation and evaluation, and adjustment, covering teacher training, development of meaningful problems and assessments aligned with PBL. Pretest results revealed notable deficiencies, with 62.5% of students scoring 0-4. Following the implementation of the ABP, posttest results exhibited substantial improvements, most notably with 62.5% achieving levels of 6-10. The qualitative assessment showed specific improvements in problem comprehension, logical reasoning, application of concepts, and aptitude for dealing with novel situations. These results suggest that the PBL strategy emerged as an effective tool to strengthen problem-solving skills in mathematics in seventh grade students, which evidences its relevance in improving academic performance.

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