Effectiveness of an Educational Program in the Development of Mathematical Competencies in Peruvian Elementary School Students

Quispe-Aquise J.; Estrada-Araoz E.G.; Calsin-Vilca R.; Malaga-Yllpa Y.; Mora-Estrada O.; Arias-Jalire M. · Journal of Educational and Social Research (2024) · DOI: 10.36941/jesr-2024-0160

Resumen

The present research aimed to determine the effectiveness of an educational program in the development of mathematical competencies in Peruvian elementary school students. The research adopted a quantitative approach, the design was experimental, and the type was quasi-experimental. The sample consisted of 102 students enrolled in the third grade of elementary education in a Peruvian public educational institution. An educational program based on playful strategies was developed and a questionnaire was applied to evaluate its effectiveness. The results show that, in the pre-test, most of the students in the experimental group were at the "beginning" level (90.2%). However, in the post-test, most were at the "expected achievement" level (51%). Regarding the control group, during the pre-test, most were also at the "beginning" level (88.2%), However, in the post-test, although there was a slight improvement, most remained at the same level (82.4%). Finally, it was concluded that the application of an educational program was effective in the development of the mathematical competencies of Peruvian elementary school students.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios; Universidad Andina del Cusco