Conceptions about mathematical competences that primary education teachers have in educational institutions of the north of Nariño

Abstract

The objective of the project is to characterize the conceptions about mathematical competences that primary education teachers have in the educational institutions of the North of Nariño, with which it is sought to have an approach to the understanding of the conceptions that teachers have about mathematical competences, which are applied in the teaching
and learning processes within the area.
The research was developed under a descriptive qualitative approach. The research is qualitative as it is a study that investigates the conceptions about mathematical competences of a group of teachers who practice their profession in educational institutions in the north of Nariño and it is descriptive because it characterizes the conceptions through the collection and analysis of information, determining Trends in teacher thinking.
The study is carried out with a group of 18 teachers belonging to the elementary school level, from urban and rural educational establishments from 6 municipalities in the north of Nariño. It is concluded that, for primary education teachers, the conceptions of mathematical competences can be defined as the use of knowledge to acquire, understand and interpret information that will allow students to develop skills to apply knowledge with the objective of solve, solve and develop problems that occur in their context and in their daily life.