Influencia de la Implementación de GeoGebra en la enseñanza de Inecuaciones y su Impacto en el Rendimiento Académico de Estudiantes de Primer Año de Bachillerato en la Unidad Educativa Particular Simón Bolívar, Ciudad de Loja (2024-2025

Abstract

Abstract: Understanding inequalities can be challenging for many students, especially during the early years of upper secondary education. Abstract concepts, combined with the lack of visual representation, often generate more questions than answers, making it essential to explore more effective teaching methods. This study delves into the analysis of how GeoGebra, an interactive digital tool, can serve as a means to help students develop a better understanding of inequalities. Additionally, it aims to determine whether the use of this tool has a positive impact on the academic performance of first-year students in the Bachillerato General Unificado program at Unidad Educativa Particular Simón Bolívar, in Loja, during the 2024 2025 academic year. The research arises from a widely recognized reality: mathematics is not always best mastered with pencil and paper. There are instances where a more dynamic approach can make a significant difference, such as when students realize they can interact with and manipulate elements on a screen. GeoGebra enables the graphical visualization of inequalities. This feature can undoubtedly support students in grasping the core concepts in a more intuitive and accessible manner. Imagine the shift in a student s understanding when they see how a line can represent multiple solutions this can be truly eye-opening. To assess this impact, the study will adopt a quantitative approach and employ a quasi experimental design. A didactic sequence incorporating the use of GeoGebra will be implemented, and students results will be evaluated both before and after the intervention. The focus is not only on assessing academic performance but also on observing how students perceptions of these mathematical topics may evolve. This research embarks on a path full of expectations and aspiration.