Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as a methodology to strengthen mathematical skills —problem solving— in Basic Education
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ARÉVALO DUARTE, MAYRA ALEJANDRA | 2024-05-31
Introduction: Problem solving is considered a crosscutting strategy that gives meaning to the teachinglearning process and creates new environments that
promote the development of mathematical skills.
Objective: To analyze the influence of PBL in the
development of mathematical problem-solving skills
in middle school students. Methodology: A quantitative study with a quasi-experimental design involving
pre-test and post-test, carried out in three phases:
characterization of the problem-solving skills, experimentation based on implementation of the PBL methodology, explanation of the assessment of strengths
and difficulties in acquiring the skills. Results: It is
shown that the implementation of the PBL methodology manages to improve the skill performance levels
by optimizing the processes of phase 1 (understanding
of the problem) and phase 3 (execution of the plan).
Conclusions: Mathematical problem-solving skills
are enhanced through processes that combine complementary cognitive and procedural activities related to
the particular context and the formal structures that
comprise mathematical knowledge.
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