The challenges of teaching mathematical thinking in primary education: the New Mexican School

Los retos de la enseñanza del pensamiento matemático en educación primaria: la Nueva Escuela Mexicana

Abstract

The general objective of this scientific publication article is to promote the findings found in the teaching of mathematics, focused on the development of mathematical thinking, where the reader can acquire a different perspective on how to conceive the idea of developing new didactic methodologies, capable of enhancing cognitive development oriented to mathematical thinking. The search was carried out in different contemporary bibliographic sources, starting from psycho-pedagogical, socio-emotional, and humanistic approaches that gave direction to the research, thus considering Project-Based Learning, playful and inclusive learning environments, the correct use of technology applied to education, the innovative perspective of mathematical thinking, and the challenge that teaching must teach mathematics in the 21st century. This scientific publication was based on the qualitative methodological approach, where the contributions strengthened the development of educational science focused on mathematical thinking, the findings showed the difficulties and challenges in teaching mathematics and mathematical thinking, being clear about the difficulty presented by the students in solving mathematical problems in real situations, however, this helps to situate the teaching work and how challenging it is to teach mathematical thinking to a second grade child. The results showed a reflection on the importance of comprehensive training in students, mobilizing knowledge and its application to achieve said training.

KEYWORDS: mathematical thinking; innovation; game; teaching.