The analysis of errors in the solution of ordinary differential equations. A methodology to develop mathematical competence

Abstract

In this paper we present the results of a study carried out with students of 2nd Technical Engineering in Computer Management, which studied if the continued use of a methodology based on error analysis improves their mathematical competence when they study ordinary differential equations. The investigation design was quasi-experimental comparison with an experimental group and a control group. The results show that the methodology based on error analysis is better than traditional methodology to develop mathematical competence.