Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
HABILIDADES DE RAZONAMIENTO MATEMÁTICO DE ESTUDIANTES DE EDUCACIÓN MEDIA SUPERIOR EN MÉXICO. |
| Authors: |
LARRAZOLO, NORMA1 nlarrazolo@uabc.edu.mx, BACKHOFF, EDUARDO2 ebackhoff@gmail.com, TIRADO, FELIPE3 ftirado@unam.mx |
| Source: |
Revista Mexicana de Investigación Educativa. 2013, Vol. 18 Issue 59, p1137-1163. 27p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Mathematical readiness, *Secondary education, *Universities & colleges, *Mathematical ability testing, *College entrance examinations, *University & college admission |
| Geographic Terms: |
Mexico |
| Abstract (English): |
The objective of this study was to research the mathematical reasoning skills acquired by Mexican students who wish to enter public Mexican universities after graduating from high school. An analysis was made of the results of the examination of 45 mathematical skills on the Examen de Habilidades y Conocimientos Básicos ("Examination of Skills and Basic Knowledge"--EXHCOBA), used in the admissions processes of 2006 and 2007. The results confirm that the students have extremely low achievement, do not understand basic mathematical concepts, do not have the skills to solve numerical problems of medium complexity, and have knowledge related to the memorization of algorithms. The conclusion points to the importance of mathematical literacy for individuals and for the nation, and states that Mexico's educational system must make substantial improvement in mathematics education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): |
El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar las habilidades de razonamiento matemático que adquieren los estudiantes mexicanos que egresan del bachillerato y que aspiran a ingresar a universidades públicas mexicanas. Se analizaron los resultados de 45 competencias matemáticas del Examen de Habilidades y Conocimientos Básicos (exhcoba), utilizado en los procesos de admisión de 2006 y 2007. Los resultados confirman que los estudiantes: tienen un aprovechamiento sumamente bajo, no comprenden los conceptos básicos de matemáticas, no tienen las habilidades para solucionar problemas numéricos de mediana complejidad, y los conocimientos adquiridos se relacionan con la memorización de algoritmos. Se concluye sobre la importancia que tiene para los individuos y para un país la literacidad en matemáticas, por lo que el sistema educativo mexicano debe esforzarse para mejorar sustancialmente la educación matemática. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
