Rasgos de talento matemático en estudiantes de secundaria. Generalización en un contexto funcional

Jason de Jesús Ureña Alpízar; María José Beltrán Meneu; Rafael Ramírez

doi:10.30827/pna.v19i1.28279

Authors

Jason de Jesús Ureña Alpízar University of Costa Rica
María José Beltrán Meneu University Jaume I, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9645-096X
Rafael Ramírez University of Granada, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8462-5897

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30827/pna.v19i1.28279

Keywords:

Algebraic thinking, Functional thinking, Mathematical talent, Representations of generalization, Strategies

Abstract

This work identifies differentiating traits of mathematical talent in seventh and eighth grade secondary school students who solved an admission test to a program to stimulate mathematical talent. A comparison is carried out between the students admitted to the program and those not admitted, focused on the analysis of the resolution of a generalization problem that involves a functional relationship. The results reveal the application of efficient strategies and the consistency between their responses. Admitted students stood out for mainly following complete regularities and symbolically representing their generalizations, they evidenced more varied, coherent and complex structures than the other students.

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