Project to Improve the Learning of Integrals using Information Technology

Authors

  • José Oscar Laguna Cortés National Technological Institute of Mexico image/svg+xml
  • Selene Hernández Rodríguez National Technological Institute of Mexico image/svg+xml
  • Erika López Sánchez National Technological Institute of Mexico image/svg+xml
  • María Patricia Torrijos Muñoz National Technological Institute of Mexico image/svg+xml
  • Yaziry Yerusha Díaz Torres National Technological Institute of Mexico image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61117/ipsumtec.v9i2.479

Keywords:

Area under the curve, definite integral, definite integralbiological growth rates

Abstract

Nowadays, the use of Information Technologies has facilitated the learning of mathematics topics. This paper presents the implementation of a project within an Integral Calculus course designed to reinforce the teaching of the area under the curve and definite integrals through an application in biology. A descriptive and quantitative approach was adopted to evaluate the project's performance. The descriptive component aimed to measure and assess the impact of this teamwork project on improving topic comprehension through the integration of information technologies. A quantitative approach was used to numerically measure and evaluate the impact of this presentation-based project on engineering students. Three instruments were used for these measurements: a pre-test administered before the project began a similar post-test administered after the students completed the project, and a survey to gauge the students' experience following the project's completion. The Results section presents a comparative table showing the group's overall average, median, and mode scores obtained before and after the project's implementation. Graphs illustrating the percentage breakdown of student opinions from the survey are also included. These results indicate an improvement in the group's overall understanding as well as greater consistency in student grades.

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Author Biographies

José Oscar Laguna Cortés , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Dr. José Oscar Laguna Cortés is a Full-Time Professor and Researcher in the Department of Basic Sciences at the National Technological Institute of Mexico/Technological Institute of Puebla. He holds a PhD in Education with a specialization in Engineering from the Tolteca University of Mexico. His research focuses on mathematics, chemistry, probability and statistics, computer science, and project management. He is a member of the National System of Researchers (SNII) at Level I and has published 12 articles nationally and 6 articles internationally. He coordinates one of the research lines for projects at the TECNM (ITP) and has 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

Selene Hernández Rodríguez, National Technological Institute of Mexico

Dr. Selene Hernández Rodríguez is a full-time professor and researcher in the Department of Basic Sciences at the National Technological Institute of Mexico/Technological Institute of Puebla. With a PhD in Computer Science, her research focuses on mathematics, probability and statistics, and computer science. She has published eight articles nationally and three internationally, serves as a reviewer and judge for national project competitions, and advises on events organized by the Department of Basic Sciences at the TECNM (ITP), such as the State Knowledge Conferences. She has five years of experience in programming.

Erika López Sánchez , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Erika López Sánchez holds a degree in Biochemical Engineering and a Master's degree in Engineering from the National Technological Institute of Mexico / Technological Institute of Puebla. She is affiliated with the Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research at the same institute, where she teaches in the area of ​​basic sciences. Her academic work focuses on teaching mathematics in engineering, teaching and learning processes, and the integration of educational technologies. Her research interests center on microorganisms applied to soil. She has published seven articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals in the last six years.

María Patricia Torrijos Muñoz, National Technological Institute of Mexico

Dr. María Patricia Torrijos Muñoz is a Full-Time Professor and Researcher in the Department of Basic Sciences at the National Technological Institute of Mexico/Technological Institute of Puebla. She holds a PhD in Educational Research from the University of Puebla, and her research focuses on probability and statistics, chemistry, and inferential statistics. She is a member of the PRODEP program (Professors with a Desirable Profile) and has published 11 articles in peer-reviewed and indexed journals in Mexico and 2 articles internationally. She coordinates tutoring at the TECNM (ITP) and has five years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

Yaziry Yerusha Díaz Torres , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Yaziry Yerusha Díaz Torres, a Mechanical Engineering student, studies at the Basic Sciences building of the National Technological Institute of Mexico/Technological Institute of Puebla. She is currently in her fifth semester. Her areas of expertise and interest include mathematics, chemistry, physics, probability and statistics, inferential statistics, design, maintenance, and projects. She has co-authored two national and one international publication and has participated in Basic Sciences competitions and the State Knowledge Days at the TECNM (ITP) since 2023.

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2026-10-27

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Laguna Cortés , J. O., Hernández Rodríguez, S., López Sánchez , E., Torrijos Muñoz, M. P., & Díaz Torres , Y. Y. (2026). Project to Improve the Learning of Integrals using Information Technology. REVISTA IPSUMTEC, 9(2), 53–70. https://doi.org/10.61117/ipsumtec.v9i2.479

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