Use of Learning and Knowledge Technologies (LKT) to Dynamize the Learning of Analytic Geometry in High School Students

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AbstractThe present research is carried out with the objective of determining the relationship between the LKT tools and the teaching–learning process of analytical geometry in high school, in the “Atahualpa” Educational Unit, located in Chisalata in the Atahualpa Parish of the Ambato Canton. The approach was quantitative and qualitative. The population considered consisted of 80 students in the third year of high school. The instruments used to collect information were the survey and the test; through the first one, the opinion on the use of LKT in the teaching–learning process of analytic geometry was evaluated and collected; while, through the second instrument, the level of learning before and after having applied the LKT tools was evaluated. The results show that most students frequently use email, social networks, or messaging services (WhatsApp, chat) on computer, tablet, or cell phone; in addition, they consider that they are currently an important tool for their studies, considering that their use has radically changed the teaching–learning process. On the other hand, 48.75% of the students in the third year of high school at the “Atahualpa” Educational Unit have a medium learning level (9–7); likewise, 41.25% have a low level (3–1). With the application of LKT through various tools to encourage the teaching–learning process, 72.50% of the students obtained a higher grade (9–7), showing the improvement obtained.KeywordsLKTICTAnalytical geometry