Incidencia de la gamificación en la secuencia didáctica de operaciones combinadas en estudiantes de octavo año de educación básica

Abstract

Abstract: The teaching of combined operations in mathematics has been a constant challenge, as students have difficulties in understanding and applying these concepts, which is reflected in their low performance and lack of motivation. The incorporation of active methodologies such as gamification has proven to be an encouraging alternative to improve learning. The present research seeks to determine the incide of gamification in the didactic sequence of combined operations in eighth grade students. A quantitave methodology with a quasi experimental design was used to rigorously evaluate the impact of gamifacation. The results show that the group of students who received the gamified intervention improved performance in mathematics lessons. This suggests that the application of gamification, such as the use points, badges and feedback, contributed to improving students motivation and engagement. However, the need to train teachers in the design and implementation of gamified activities was also identified. The findings of this research support the effectiveness of gamification in improving mathematics learning.