Active Methodologies as a Strategy to Strengthen the Teaching-Learning of Statistics in Higher Education
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active methodologies, statistics teaching, higher education, collaborative learning, gamificationAbstract
The learning of statistics in higher education faces challenges related to lack of motivation, math anxiety, and the perception of the subject as a complex and unattractive field. In response to this challenge, active methodologies such as gamification, collaborative learning, and problem-based learning have been consolidated as pedagogical alternatives to energize the educational process, fostering student participation and the development of critical thinking. The objective of this article is to analyze the impact of active methodologies on the teaching of statistics among university students. To this end, a descriptive and bibliographic research design was employed, reviewing scientific sources published between 2018 and 2024. The results show that the implementation of gamified and collaborative strategies increases motivation and improves the understanding of statistical concepts, thereby enhancing academic performance and reducing math anxiety. It is concluded that the use of active methodologies not only strengthens the teaching and learning of statistics but also contributes to the development of transversal competencies necessary in both academic and professional contexts.
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