Material didáctico concreto y su incidencia en el desarrollo del pensamiento lógico-matemático, cuarto grado, Escuela Bolivia Benítez, Machala, 2024-2025.

Abstract

The document addresses the importance of concrete didactic materials in teaching mathematics to develop logical-mathematical thinking in fourth-grade students at the Bolivia Benítez School. Through a diagnosis, significant difficulties in learning mathematics were identified due to the lack of adequate materials and insufficient teacher training. The research proposes a didactic guide for teachers, which includes innovative activities and the use of materials such as Cuisenaire rods, geoboards, and base 10 blocks, aiming to improve students' understanding and motivation. The proposal is based on educational theories such as constructivism and the pedagogies of Piaget and Montessori, emphasizing the need for active and participatory methodologies. The implementation of this guide seeks not only to improve academic performance but also to foster meaningful and lasting learning, adapted to the needs and contexts of the students.