Influencia de la aplicación de retos matemáticos digitales Lumosity en el desarrollo del razonamiento lógico- matemático en estudiantes de noveno año de Educación General Básica

Abstract

Abstract: The present research project aimed to evaluate the influence of digital mathematical challenges from the Lumosity platform on the development of logical-mathematical reasoning in ninth-grade students of Basic General Education at Unidad Educativa Fiscal Bicentenario D7, located in Quito. The study arose from the observation of low academic performance in mathematics during the 2024 2025 academic period, associated with difficulties in reasoning, deduction, and the connection of mathematical concepts. To address this issue, Lumosity was selected due to its gamified approach and its potential to strengthen cognitive skills such as memory, attention, processing speed, and problem-solving. A quantitative methodology was applied, with a quasi-experimental design and a descriptive-explanatory scope, using IBM SPSS for data analysis. The sample consisted of 30 students, who were administered a validated pretest and posttest. The intervention included mathematical challenges both in the classroom and at home. The results showed a slight improvement in the average score (from 6.3 to 6.6) and significant individual progress. It is concluded that digital challenges contribute to the development of logical reasoning, although external factors influence their impact. The integration of digital tools is proposed as an innovative educational strategy.