Case Study 4

Positive Results from Pilot Classes in Mexico

COUNTRY : Mexico
PUBLISHING MONTH : September 2018

  • Mr. Victor Pacheco

  • Mr. Edgar Vázquez

  • Ms. Rosa Romero

  • Ms. Carolyna Pedraza

  • Mr. Estanislao Sierra

  • Ms. Diana Medina

  • Ms. Eva Sierra

  • Mr. Miguel Maraver

  • Mr. MoisＴ Luna

  • Mr. Victor Ramos

Program Process

Pilot Class

Junior High School

  • First grade
    Linear equations.
  • Second grade
    Hierarchy of operations; sum of internal angles of a polygon.
  • Third grade
    Functions and measures of dispersion.

High School

  • Integral calculus
    Definite integrals.
  • Diferential calculus
    Functions.
  • Mathematics II
    Operations with rational numbers.
  • Mathematics II
    Pythagoras Theorem.
  • Probability and Statistics
    Measures of central tendency.

Topic

Operations with rational numbers

Activity

Resolution of problems that require operations with rational

Dynamic

Work in pairs

Results

After the final exam we could confirm that the students improve their grade to have followed the program and that more students were able to pass the exam.

"The use of technology in the classroom meets one of the pedagogical principles that marks the new educational model, which is why using the scientific calculator CLASSWIZ fx-991EX was very helpful to generate key learnings. Seeing the students enjoy the class session was one of the very pleasant and comforting experiences for the work that one does".

Mr. Victor Pacheco,
Sec No. 6, Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas

Other Positive Results

Testimonies

"The use of tools that support the teaching and learning of mathematics favors students, who are a generation that is born with technology, improves school performance, allows the achievement of school goals and the expected learning in a motivating environment and interesting.
We are experiencing a positive impact, as it is moving the teaching, managerial and supervisory staff to achieve success in this project. The learning is to understand the application of the knowledge acquired in the classroom, that will make the students successfully face the circumstances that arise in the future.
It is vital to share with teachers and managers because the academic work done with the calculator has allowed significant, constructive and collaborative learning ...".

Rosa Romero, Head of teaching mathematics,
Zone 7, Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas