Design of an application as a support tool for the teaching-learning of basic algebra

Abstract

Algesquares is an innovative method based on the algebraic tiles created by Caleb Gattegno, which seeks a more dynamic student experience, instead of teaching algebra by the traditional method. The present work aimed to present the design of an application that functions as a teaching tool for students and teachers, in Basic Algebra topics, through a board with colored cards marked with a positive and negative sign that solve issues such as reduction of terms like, multiplication, factoring, etc. Students will be the protagonists of their own learning and will play an active role in and out of the classroom, obtaining points through solving interactive algebraic exercises, increasing levels and difficulty. Algesquares, seeks to capture the student's attention, motivate and interest them, encouraging students to be self-taught, advancing in the application gradually and advancing at their own pace, building meaningful learning in students, developing mathematical skills, knowledge and skills, to continue their school training.