El juego en las matemáticas: revisión de literatura

Abstract

This monograph is located in the field of mathematics didactics. It is intended to make known the use of games and their effectiveness in the teaching of mathematics in elementary school classrooms. To achieve this objective, a review and selection of literature in Spanish (books, journals and scientific articles) on the subject has been made. We have also selected empirical studies that indicate the effectiveness of using games to teach mathematics. The review focused on understanding what the game is within the teaching of mathematics and to know the theoretical foundations from which it has been investigated and finally to know games that have been applied in this subject in basic education. In the literature review it was found that games applied in a correct way and with clear objectives in the teaching of mathematics are highly effective for the transmission and construction of learning. This is because the game contributes to the student's development of cognitive skills and knowledge that will lead to better learning, both socially and individually. Finally, it is concluded that the use of games in primary education is still limited.