Effectiveness of an Educational Program in the Development of Mathematical Competencies in Peruvian Elementary School Students

Abstract

The present research aimed to determine the effectiveness of an educational program in the development of mathematical competencies in Peruvian elementary school students. The research adopted a quantitative approach, the design was experimental, and the type was quasi-experimental. The sample consisted of 102 students enrolled in the third grade of elementary education in a Peruvian public educational institution. An educational program based on playful strategies was developed and a questionnaire was applied to evaluate its effectiveness. The results show that, in the pre-test, most of the students in the experimental group were at the "beginning" level (90.2%). However, in the post-test, most were at the "expected achievement" level (51%). Regarding the control group, during the pre-test, most were also at the "beginning" level (88.2%), However, in the post-test, although there was a slight improvement, most remained at the same level (82.4%). Finally, it was concluded that the application of an educational program was effective in the development of the mathematical competencies of Peruvian elementary school students.