Herramienta gamificada como estrategia de evaluación en la asignatura de Matemáticas para los estudiantes de 7mo año de la Unidad Educativa “Enriqueta de Wind de Laniado”

Abstract

This work, carried out at the "Enriqueta de Wind de Laniado" Educational Unit, located in the canton of Machala, was part of the development of an innovative proposal aimed at transforming continuous assessment processes in basic education. Through the design of a mobile application using Kodular, an interactive tool was created to foster critical thinking among seventh-grade students in the area of mathematics. The use of gamified tools has proven to be an effective strategy for teaching and learning. Based on this approach, the application was designed to assess students' knowledge in a way that motivates them and makes the content more relatable. The app integrates key elements such as three-phase assessment activities (diagnostic, formative, and summative), audiovisual materials, personalized feedback, and remediation mechanisms that strengthen learning. The tool was proposed as a more interactive, dynamic, and student-centered experience, acknowledging the challenges that teachers often face in assessment processes, which are frequently perceived as stressful and demotivating. Discussions with teachers and students revealed that this tool not only improves the perception of assessment but also promotes a more interactive, flexible, and effective evaluation model. This project represents a meaningful contribution to educational innovation by bridging technology with active student participation.