FROM LANGUAGE TO ABSTRACTION: NEUROCOGNITIVE KEYS IN THE FORMATION OF CHILDREN'S MATHEMATICAL THOUGHT.

Authors

  • Johana Hoyos de la Rosa
  • Rober Araujo Gómez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v3i29.5746

Keywords:

mathematical thinking, neurocognition, mathematical language, pedagogical mediation, abstraction

Abstract

This article analyzes the neurocognitive keys that facilitate the transition from everyday language to formal abstraction in the development of mathematical thinking in children, with emphasis on pedagogical application in educational institutions in Soledad – Atlántico, Colombia. Using a qualitative approach and a phenomenological design, the study examines cognitive functions involved in mathematical learning (such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, and numerical perception) as well as linguistic and pedagogical factors that influence the understanding of abstract concepts. The findings show that sensitive pedagogical mediation, the use of visual resources, and dialogic interaction foster the development of logical-formal thinking. It is concluded that a contextualized, neuroeducationally informed teaching approach focused on children's actual capacities can significantly improve mathematical performance in basic education.

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Author Biographies

Johana Hoyos de la Rosa

Instituto Nacional

de Educación Media (INEM)

Miguel Antonio Caro.

Departamento Atlántico

Colombia.

Rober Araujo Gómez

Institución Educativa

Virginia Gómez.

Departamento Atlántico

Colombia.

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Published

2026-07-05

How to Cite

Johana Hoyos de la Rosa, & Rober Araujo Gómez. (2026). FROM LANGUAGE TO ABSTRACTION: NEUROCOGNITIVE KEYS IN THE FORMATION OF CHILDREN’S MATHEMATICAL THOUGHT. DIALÉCTICA, 3(29). https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v3i29.5746

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Portafolio de Investigación