The use of mobile learning for teaching and analyzing measures of central tendency in grouped data

Abstract

This article presents a quasi-experimental study on the integration of mobile technologies in teaching measures of central tendency for grouped data to third-year high school students at a public educational institution in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The objective was to evaluate the impact of m-learning (mobile learning) as a pedagogical tool in the understanding and analysis of statistical concepts. Two groups were involved: an experimental group, which used mobile devices to access content and interactive exercises, and a control group, which did not use this technology. The results show a significant improvement in the academic performance of the experimental group, with a notable increase in their ability to interpret and calculate measures of central tendency. These findings suggest that incorporating mobile learning not only facilitates access to educational resources but also contributes to the development of analytical and mathematical skills in a more dynamic and accessible environment. It is concluded that m-learning can be an effective strategy for modernizing the teaching of statistics in the current educational context.