Metromatematicas Description

The Laboratory of Metromatemáticas has been invented by Nahum Correa to implement a new pedagogical model of teaching mathematics. The model is based on constructivist learning theory, which says that learning takes place when the student participates as a center of the discovery process and generates results from collaborative work.

The teaching and learning processes are enhanced by the application in student teams, of principles and procedures of scientific and mathematical cases and real problems. Constructivist orientation distinguishes two nested elements in the process: the individual element is the direct involvement of the student in the application and generating their own knowledge and skills, and the social element is the collaborative participation of student teams that have the accompanied by qualified instructors and trained tutors.

The approach proposed in the Model Metromatematicas, seeks to overcome the limitations of traditional models of teaching where students assume roles of greater receptivity and less participation in classroom activities.

The Metromatematicas model has the goal of helping improve student learning and reduce failure rates in mathematics. Current trends in failure and dropout rates driven in part by poor knowledge of mathematics are a serious barrier to the economic progress of the state and the country.


Through this model, Nahum Correa intends to make in public education a technical resource to increase productivity and competitiveness of the high technology industry and the generation of high paying jobs in each state of the country.


The Basic Laboratory of Metromatematicas proposes an educational model to move towards teaching mathematics in a very practical and scientific way. Position itself quickly in the first place of existing educational models, combining the science of metrology, the scientific method and mathematics all taught in a laboratory to practice solving problems in the real world, it is also an educational model to develop students critical thinking, creativity and teamwork skills.