La gamificación como metodología activa en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas en cuarto y quinto año de Educación General Básica

Abstract

Abstract: In the present day, one of the main concerns faced by educators, is the lack of motivation from the students in their process of learning the contents been taught in each subject, especially through the elementary school years, therefore; to change this reality, teachers seek for new approaches. The research topic is Gamification as an active methodology in the learning of mathematics during the Fourth and Fifth grades , the purpose of the research is to apply Gamification as a methodology to improve the learning process in math with students in Fourth and Fifth grade at Unidad Educativadel Milenio El Tambo located in the township El Tambo, Catamayo. To accomplish this goal, such methods as deductive, descriptive, and statistical were applied. Additionally, techniques such as bibliographic reviews and a questionnaire were used. Finally, the conclusion is that using Gamification, motivates the participation, interest, and interaction of the students in their classrooms, which allows them to develop their capability and mathematical skills, as well as their academic performance.