Competencias matemáticas como factor de éxito en la prueba pro en universidades de Barranquilla, Colombia

Objective: to analyze the mathematical competences as a success factor for the realization of the Pro-universities test of Barranquilla Colombia. Therefore, the postulates of Albrecht, Fernandez (2010), Martinez (2009), Mendez (2013), Tobon (2013), among other theorists with equal relevance, as well as different documents published by the Colombian Ministry of Education were assumed. Method: The postpositivist paradigm was assumed, whose methodological expression is the quantitative one, with a non-experimental, field design and a descriptive scope. The data were obtained through a questionnaire, which was applied to 244 university students in the last two semesters of their careers. Results: It is inferred that applied teaching strategies to promote the indicators indicated as skills to be learned in the strengthening of mathematical competencies of university students are appropriate for their academic and professional lives. Discussion y Conclusion: The selected population evidences a balance located in the "favorable" range, which would contribute to reach the foreseen objectives