Análisis diferenciado entre estudiantes de último curso de Ed. Infantil y primer curso de Ed. Primaria en la resolución de problemas de cálculo mental usando materiales manipulativos

Resumen

In the last years mathematics’ teaching has opted for a comprehensive learning closer to reality through the approach of problem solving. In order to analyse the current situation in a classroom, the official curriculum and some researches, as well as to prevent possible difficulties, the present work carries out an analysis focused on mental calculation and the transition from Early Childhood Education to Primary Education. For that, different activities that require the identification and manipulation of quantities are shown, through an intervention in the last year of Early Childhood Education. The results showed, an automation of mental calculation; higher in Primary Education than the abilities seen in the Early Childhood classroom. Therefore, the following text shows the importance of attending the transition in the construction of number and mental calculation.