Uso de una aplicación móvil para el aprendizaje de la multiplicación en el grado tercero de la Institución Educativa Gimnasio Los Samanes De Cúcuta Norte De Santander.

Abstract

21st century education has framed digital challenges and has left a relevant mark on the use of educational mobile applications for student learning, as knowledge becomes more accessible, interactive and personalized. The general objective of this research is; implement mobile applications as a support tool for learning the multiplication process in third grade students at the Gimnasio los Samanes educational institution in San José de Cucuta, Norte de Santander. Likewise, this responds to three specific objectives; a) Determine difficulties present in learning the multiplication process of third grade students of the Gimnasio los Samanes Educational Institution. B) Design a didactic sequence that serves as a support resource for learning in the use of the mobile application “Mathematics Games”, focused on the multiplication process of third grade students of the Gimnasio los Samanes Educational Institution and C) Analyze the impact of the mobile application “Mathematical Games” as a support tool for learning the multiplication process in third grade students of the Gimnasio los Samanes Educational Institution. A study was carried out under the quantitative approach, with a non-experimental methodological design. In addition to this, the following data collection techniques were used: participant observation and surveys. The instruments were: field diary and questionnaires. The phases that led questionnaires. The phases that led the research process: 1) participation observation, 2) pedagogical strategy based on the chosen App, 3) Application of didactic sequence, 4) learning improvement. The main results were: 60% of 100% of the sample showed an improvement in learning about mutilation, a positive attitude towards the area of mathematics and a positive response to the activities mediated by the mobile App and the didactic sequence, acquiring the knowledge of almost autonomous and interactive way. It was concluded that the mobile App “Mathematics Games” is an effective strategy to address the learning of multiplication and multiplication tables, promoting a positive attitude towards the area and towards the development of logical-mathematical thinking.