![]() ![]() In addition, it is labeled as a difficult subject that is scary and boring. In recent decades, there has been research that has detected that the educational model fails to achieve the learning skills of Mathematics. ![]() In spite of the great importance of learning Mathematics, its learning and teaching process has difficulties that generate a negative impact on cognitive skills, critical thinking, and calculation, and at the same time, make students avoid wanting to solve difficult mathematical problems ( Adiastuty, 2021). This mathematical knowledge is essential to develop life learning skills ( Torregrosa et al., 2020). This mathematical ability starts from reading comprehension, planning of the resolution process, the execution of the planning, in which the mathematical calculations are executed, and finishes with the verification of the answer. Problem-solving develops critical, reflective, and metacognitive thinking. By recognizing and constructing equivalent fractions with the ability to calculate through amplification and simplification, it is possible to obtain another fraction with the same value ( Ministry of Education, 2019). The order relationship strengthens the analysis of the numerical value to establish a comparison between greater, lesser, or equal several rational numbers. In addition, it contributes to the curiosity and creativity of students to solve environmental problems with critical, reflective, analytical, systematic, numerical, and logical thinking ( Ministry of Education, 2019).Īs part of the knowledge of Mathematics, the understanding of the definition and elements of rational numbers helps to strengthen the thought units that give meaning to those situations where there is a division of the unit of the numerator and denominator. ![]() In the educational context, it is important to relate it to social and cultural life. Its study has become necessary and essential for the improvement of people’s life quality, organizations, and the economic development of countries for centuries ( Chavarría-Arroyo and Albanese, 2021). Mathematics is a science that strengthens the progress and scientific advancement of society. It is important to note that both the control and experimental groups improved their learning, however, the experimental group did so to a greater extent than the students in the control group, who received a traditional educational process, and they did learn, but not at the level of the experimental group. Results: We made pre and post-test measurements and found that the control group students improved in their problem-solving ability F(1,65) = 8.76, p = 0.04, η 2 = 0.12 and equivalent fractions F(1,65) = 4.54, p = 0.03, η 2 = 0.06.ĭiscussion: In conclusion, the importance of applying innovative processes to improve the teaching and learning of Mathematics can be affirmed. We worked with 67 students between 12 and 14 years old, organized into an experimental group ( n = 35) and a control group (no participation group n = 32). Methods: This article is reporting on quasi-experimental research, where, through the use of Brain Gym, the objective is to improve: the definition of rational numbers, problem-solving ability, mathematical order relationships, and equivalent fractions. Introduction: The learning process of Mathematics is a challenge in Latin America therefore, it is of vital importance to conduct actions that improve the performance in this science.
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