Contextualized Problem Solving to Enhance Mathematics Learning  Among Secondary Education Students in Educational District 08-05 of  Santiago, Dominican Republic

Esteban Méndez Rodríguez; Martín Paulino Alonzo; Mario Peralta Almonte

doi:10.56200/mentor.v5i15.13640

Authors

Esteban Méndez Rodríguez Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD). Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6212-0644
Martín Paulino Alonzo Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD). Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana
Mario Peralta Almonte Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD). Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56200/mentor.v5i15.13640

Keywords:

problem solving, mathematics, learning, secondary education, teachers

Abstract

Contextualized problem solving allows mathematical content to be connected with situations that are close to students’ experiences. The objective was to analyze the perceptions and practices of Mathematics teachers at the Secondary Level in Educational District 08-05 of Santiago, Dominican Republic, regarding the use of this strategy in mathematics learning. A qualitative study with a descriptive scope was conducted. Twenty-two teachers selected through purposive sampling participated and were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. The information was examined through thematic analysis. The results showed that teachers associated contextualized problems with everyday situations and used them mainly in activities related to shopping, percentages, measurements, and situations from the students’ environment. They also perceived contributions to students’ understanding, participation, and reasoning, although they identified difficulties related to time, prior knowledge, and the availability of resources. It was concluded that its application requires planning, contextualized resources, and teacher training in order to integrate it coherently into mathematics teaching.

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Author Biographies

Esteban Méndez Rodríguez , Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD). Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana

Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD).

Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana

Martín Paulino Alonzo , Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD). Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana

Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD).

Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana

Mario Peralta Almonte , Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD). Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana.

Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana (MINERD).

Santiago de los Caballeros-República Dominicana.

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