Impacto de la aplicación GeoGebra en la comprensión visual y algebraica de las cónicas en estudiantes de bachillerato.

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to evaluate the impact of using GeoGebra on the visual and algebraic understanding of conic sections, such as the circle, parabola, and ellipse among high school students, compared to traditional teaching methods. A quantitative quasi-experimental approach was used, involving a control group and an experimental group, each consisting of 40 students. Assessment instruments included a pretest, a posttest, and various academic activities. The pretest results showed that both groups started from a similar level of prior knowledge, whereas the posttest results revealed that the experimental group achieved statistically significant higher average scores in each activity, especially in the topic of the parabola, with a mean of 7.72 compared to 5.37 in the control group. These findings support the effectiveness of the technological tool in facilitating conceptual understanding. Moreover, 87.5% of the surveyed students reported greater motivation and interest when using the application, which positively influenced their academic performance.