El método Singapur como propuesta de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la matemática para básica elemental

Abstract

The monograph corresponds to the area of Didactics of Mathematics; as a research problem, it was stated that in the teaching-learning process of Mathematics, most teachers use the traditional teaching model which is based on memorization and the use of algorithms, thus generating learning difficulties for students in this Branch. For this reason, the Singapore Method will be described as an alternative methodology for teaching the contents of this subject. The general objective is to demonstrate that the application of the Singapore Method contributes to the teaching and learning of Mathematics in elementary school students. To meet this objective, a review of literature was carried out that included the review of various sources of bibliographic information, including books, scientific articles, undergraduate and postgraduate works by various authors. Subsequently, an analysis and synthesis of the most outstanding information for the writing of the chapters was carried out. In this way, it is concluded that the Singapore Method provides certain benefits to students such as: promoting motivation towards learning, developing mathematical skills with problem solving, reasoning and the use of manipulative materials that help understand and assimilate concepts; and promotes critical thinking through reasoning to arrive at a solution to a problem. However, its implementation in the Ecuadorian context is complex due to the infrastructure, the teaching material and the training of teachers, which is an essential requirement for the application of the method in the classroom.