La gamificación y su implicación en el aprendizaje de expresiones algebraicas

Abstract

Abstract: The teaching-learning processes of mathematics represent a challenge in the educational field that promotes the incorporation of methodologies according to the contexts current. Consequently, this study investigates a method that contributes to innovation educational such as gamification and evaluates its effectiveness in the assimilation of knowledge reflected in academic performance. The general objective of this research is determine the incidence of gamification in strengthening the learning of algebraic expressions. The research methodology has a positivist paradigm with quantitative approach, descriptive-explanatory type and quasi-experimental design. The population is defined by parallels B and C of the eighth year of basic general education of the José Antonio Eguiguren Private Educational Unit of the city of Loja with 26 and 28 students, in which the pretest and post-test instruments were applied. The results showed significant differences in the means of the averages of the groups, control and experimental. In conclusion, the application of gamification elements improved significantly the learning of algebraic expressions in students; in addition, This new strategy activated interest and motivation in the class.