Development and Evaluation of a Computerized Didactic Guide with Mathematical Foundations for the Teaching-Learning of Physics

Abstract

The present research aims to implement a computerized guide for the development of meaningful learning of mathematical foundations for learning Physics. It is based on a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design with a descriptive/explanatory scope. The population is made up of 20 first year high school students of the Luis A. Martinez Educational Unit; for the quantitative approach, the type of sample is intentional, therefore, 20 first year high school students have been considered. The research technique used is the survey addressed to students and teachers, with the questionnaire as an instrument validated by means of the expert judgment technique. The reliability and validity of the instrument applied was determined by means of Cronbach's Alpha test, obtaining a value of 0.936, which indicates a high level of internal consistency as well as reliability, and validity by means of expert judgment. The results obtained show that there were significant differences between the pre-and post-test after applying the computerized didactic guide and, therefore, it is concluded that this proposal is valid to be implemented in traditional education scenarios and thus ensure the significant learning of Physics in the first year of high school.