THE CREATION OF INTEGRATIVE PROJECTS WITH MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS AS A TEACHING METHOD FOR IMPROVING LEARNING AND STRENGTHENING IN THE AREA OF MATHEMATICS.
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Integrative Projects, Learning, MathematicsAbstract [English]
The following article, using a constructivist and action research approach, explores how the implementation of integrative projects with mathematical applications can strengthen learning in this subject. A methodology was developed for the creation of five integrative projects with mathematical applications for a group of 20 students taking a mathematical calculus course. The research was directed toward two research questions. Among the most significant findings was that 93% of the students better understood mathematical concepts while applying them in their projects. There is a significant relationship (r=.92) between learning from the application of integrative projects and learning mathematics in the mathematical reasoning course. Keywords: integrative projects, learning, mathematics
The following article, using a constructivist and action research approach, explores how implementing integrative projects with mathematical applications can strengthen learning in this subject. A methodology was developed for the creation of five integrative projects with mathematical applications for a group of 20 students studying mathematical calculus. The research was conducted with two research questions. Among the most significant findings was that 93% of the students better understood mathematical concepts by applying them to their projects. There is a significant relationship (r=.92) between learning from the application of integrative projects and learning mathematics in the mathematical reasoning course.
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