Evaluación del Plan de Área de Matemáticas de la Básica Secundaria de la Institución Educativa el Recuerdo

Abstract

Difficulties have been identified regarding the coherence between the mathematics curriculum and national curricular guidelines at Educational Institution El Recuerdo in Montería. This curriculum must meet fundamental criteria to ensure meaningful learning for students. This study focuses on evaluating the mathematics curriculum for secondary education, which faces challenges such as teacher turnover, a lack of space for pedagogical reflection, and student disengagement. Thus, a thorough review is needed. Mathematics is essential for developing cognitive skills and it is a pivotal part of education. Therefore, having a solid and up-to-date curriculum is crucial. The main objective is to assess how the curriculum meets current demands and the guidelines set by the Ministry of National Education. The research is qualitative and non-probabilistic, following a case study. A sample of students from grades six to nine, mathematics teachers, and a coordinator participated by completing a Google Forms survey. Additionally, a document analysis of the Institutional Educational Project (PEI) and the curriculum was conducted. The achievements and areas for improvement were identified when evaluating the mathematics area plan of the Institution El Recuerdo, fulfilling the research objective. Furthermore, it was concluded that the plan is aligned with the guidelines of the Ministry of National Education; however, significant weaknesses were found during its implementation, such as the lack of teaching resources, continuous teacher training, and a unified methodology among the different teachers. Additionally, limited alignment was observed between the plan's objectives and the expected student competencies, which reduces its effectiveness. Some improvement actions are proposed, including the implementation of a monitoring system, tutoring programs, and teacher training, to enhance mathematical learning, making it more meaningful and responsive to the needs of the current educational context. Various suggestions are proposed to improve the Mathematics Area Plan of the Educational Institution El Recuerdo. These are based on the analysis of the research results. Among the actions are the creation of a personalized tutoring program for students with difficulties, designing a continuous training plan for teachers in active methodologies, establishing a monitoring and evaluation system for the plan, organizing an inventory of educational materials, promoting a collaborative environment among teachers, involving the community in the teaching process, and encouraging ongoing research on the plan's effectiveness. Finally, it is recommended to adapt the plan to the specific needs of the students, considering their socioeconomic and cultural context, with the aim of enhancing educational quality and fostering enriching learning