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    La gamificación como estrategia didáctica para fortalecer la resolución de ecuaciones de primer grado
    (Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC). Pujilií. Pedagogía de las Ciencias Experimentales Lengua y Literatura, 2026-11-12) Cisneros Yugcha, Evelin Jissenia; Guanoluisa Amaya, Sintia Yajaira; Reyes Vallejo, Elvia Marlene
    Mathematics education faces critical challenges regarding the learning of algebra, with international assessments revealing serious deficiencies in logical-mathematical reasoning. Specifically, at the "Jean Piaget" Educational Unit, a persistent issue was identified among tenth-grade students, who exhibited procedural errors, low motivation, and difficulties in solving first-degree equations. In response, gamification was adopted as the primary theoretical framework, utilizing game mechanics and principles to transform learning into an interactive and meaningful experience. The research aimed to determine the impact of gamification as a teaching strategy on improving the ability to solve first-degree equations at the institution during the 2025–2026 academic year. The methodology employed a positivist paradigm and a quantitative approach, utilizing an applied, preexperimental design with pre-test and post-test assessments administered to a sample of 19 students. An educational assessment with adequate internal consistency (α = 0.716) was conducted across four instructional sequences supported by the digital tools Wordwall and Genially. Results showed an increase in the mean score from 7.04 to 9.34 points and a notable reduction in variance from 3.86 to 0.59. The Wilcoxon test confirmed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.001) with a large effect size (r = 0.81). Consequently, gamification significantly strengthens algebraic skills by fostering active participation and a progressive understanding of the material; it achieves more consistent learning outcomes and successfully meets the research objective by mitigating initial procedural deficiencies