Estrategia para Fortalecer las Habilidades en las Multiplicaciones del Quinto Año de Básica

The objective of this study is to analyze the process of strengthening multiplication skills in fifth-grade students of the José de la Cuadra school, in the city of Guayaquil, considering that, in the current complex context of education, the strengthening of these skills is conclusive. A mixed methodology was used, combining theoretical methods to understand mathematical skills and empirical methods to obtain direct information about the learning of multiplication in these students. In turn, the pedagogical approach was based on problem-based learning (PBL), Complemented with other active methodologies that promote participation and critical thinking, it is worth mentioning that this strategy not only seeks to improve mathematical understanding but also to develop problem-solving skills in real contexts. In addition, the proposal was validated by education specialists, who supported the relevance and effectiveness of the proposed pedagogical approach to strengthen multiplication skills. In addition, the proposal was validated by education specialists, who supported the relevance and effectiveness of the proposed pedagogical approach to strengthen multiplication skills. Finally, the results showed a significant improvement in teaching and learning multiplication, thanks to the implementation of active and participatory methods. The application of PBL proved to be particularly effective, highlighting the importance of innovative approaches in mathematics teaching. This study underscores the relevance of adapting pedagogy to contemporary needs, thus ensuring a solid and meaningful mathematics education for students.