Description

The heuristic method of George Polya in solving mathematical problems is the basis and reason forthe investigation. The study is aimed at sixth grade students from the San Luis Gonzaga EducationalInstitution in the municipality of Túquerres, noting the development of numerical thinking andrelationships, when applying combined operations, at the time of solving problems. The methodology isqualitative naturalistic with a constructivist approach and a comprehensive descriptive type. The studyallowed to know and understand the realities of human actions by virtue of the formulated problem. Thedata collection instruments used were the knowledge test, the test questionnaire, a use and applicationworkshop, an evaluation workshop, a questionnaire and a field diary applied to the twelve students in thesample. The results indicate that from the heuristic perspective, the teacher is the fundamental educationalactor, capable of diagnosing and detecting practical situations as the protagonist of educational action.In conclusion, the findings discovered strengthen the process of teaching and learning mathematics toidentify the policies and guidelines that must be followed in the Educational Institution.