Gamificación en la Enseñanza de Matemáticas como Estrategia Innovadora para el Desarrollo del Razonamiento Analítico: Gamification in Mathematics Teaching as an Innovative Strategy for Developing Analytical Reasoning

Erik Javier Marín Barrera; Jessica Pilar Rodas Mora; Miguel Eduardo Baque Arteaga; Ramón Guzmán Hernández

doi:10.29394/Scientific.issn.2542-2987.2024.9.E4.3.61-82

Authors

Erik Javier Marín Barrera Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, UBE https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4472-7917
Jessica Pilar Rodas Mora Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, UBE https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2985-0294
Tutor: Miguel Eduardo Baque Arteaga Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, UBE https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6451-1326
Plant Teacher: Ramón Guzmán Hernández Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, UBE https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3190-4808

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29394/Scientific.issn.2542-2987.2024.9.E4.3.61-82

Keywords:

gamification, mathematics teaching, pedagogical innovation, bibliometric analysis, analytical reasoning

Abstract

Gamification emerges as a promising methodology in mathematics teaching, particularly for developing analytical reasoning. This research evaluated its impact through an exploratory qualitative approach, combining bibliometric analysis of 2,209 articles in Scopus (2000-2024) and a case study at Huamboya Educational Unit (Ecuador). Bibliometric analysis results revealed sustained growth in gamification research (9,59% annual rate), while the case study demonstrated higher student participation in gamified classes (87%) versus traditional ones (58%). Teachers identified gamification as facilitating motivation and active participation, although they noted limitations such as lack of resources and training. Implementation of gamified strategies in teaching linear equations showed significant improvement in effective feedback (90% versus 60% in traditional methods). It is concluded that gamification, when properly implemented, constitutes a valuable tool for transforming mathematics teaching, although it requires development of teacher training programs and specific institutional policies.

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Author Biographies

Erik Javier Marín Barrera, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, UBE

Nacido en Limón Indanza, Ecuador, el 2 de septiembre del año 1994. Ingeniero en Minas por la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH); Certificado en Enfoques Pedagógicos Innovadores en Didáctica Matemática por EducaTics; Especialista en contenidos matemáticos y dificultades de aprendizaje por EducaTics; Especialización en estrategias pedagógicas para la enseñanza de las matemáticas por la Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador (UNIBE); Certificado en estrategias de apoyo a estudiantes con necesidades especiales educativas en el entorno virtual por Poliestudios; Docente de matemáticas para estudiantes de básica superior y bachillerato en la Unidad Educativa Huamboya.

Jessica Pilar Rodas Mora, Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador, UBE

Nacida en Quito, Ecuador el 14 de febrero del año 1991. Ingeniera Empresarial por la Universidad Católica de Cuenca (UCACUE); Certificado en Administración de Recursos Humanos por el Servicio Ecuatoriano de Capacitación Profesional (SECAP); Certificado en manejo de herramientas Ofimáticas por el SECAP; Certificada en prevención de riesgos laborales por la Secretaría Técnica del Sistema Nacional de Cualificaciones (SETEC); Técnico de control por el Instituto Nacional de Evaluación Educativa (INEVAL); Analista Distrital en la dirección Distrital 14D02 Huamboya-Pablo Sexto-Palora.

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Gamification in Mathematics Teaching as an Innovative Strategy for Developing Analytical Reasoning