Desarrollo de las habilidades del pensamiento matemático, mediante el uso de los recursos de aprendizaje de la plataforma Khan Academy en los estudiantes de Decimo Año de Educación General Básica Superior

Abstract

Abstract: Khan Academy has emerged as a popular educational tool, offering free resources in various areas, including mathematics. Several studies have analyzed its impact on the development of mathematical skills with promising results. This study focuses on the effect of using Khan Academy on mathematical thinking skills in tenth-grade students of Upper Basic General Education. A quasi-experimental design was used with an experimental group, which used Khan Academy as a supplement to their regular instruction, and a control group that received only regular instruction. A mathematical thinking skills test based on the "Being a Student" test was applied to evaluate the change in skills. The results indicated that the experimental group improved significantly compared to the control group. This improvement was consistent in sub-skills such as logical mathematical reasoning, estimation ability, pattern identification, and problem-solving. The findings suggest that Khan Academy is an effective tool for developing mathematical thinking skills in tenth-grade students. Its integration as a supplement to regular mathematics instruction and the implementation of appropriate strategies to maximize its benefit are recommended.