La Educación Matemática, resolución de problemas, y el empleo de herramientas computacionales

Abstract

Recent curriculum proposals recognize the importance for students to use diverse computational tools; however different tools may offer distinct opportunities for students to represent and solve mathematical problems. Thus, it is important to investigate not only the types of tools that help students construct mathematical knowledge; but also to document the type of reasoning that students develop as a result of using those tools. What types of representations and ways of reasoning do teachers and students show when they incorporate the systematic use of computational tools in problem solving activities? This question is used to organize and discuss elements of a framework to address issues related to the use of those tools in instructional practices.