Expressions of mathematical generalization among children in grade five of primary school / Expresiones de generalización matemática en niños de quinto grado de primaria

Abstract

Purpose of the Research We present preliminary results of a study focused on the analysis of expressions of mathematical generalization that arise in early ages, particularly among students ranging between 10 and 12 years of age when solving generalization mathematical tasks. It is expected that expressions of generalization shown by students in a natural and incipient way will be refined as they develop their capacity for generalization, which could contribute to development of algebraic thinking at later levels.