espanolEl ser humano se caracteriza por la destreza en su pensamiento que materializa en sus rasgos de inteligencia y le permite resolver problemas diariamente. Se considera la matematica como producto de una actividad mental e independiente de la experiencia; aunque se reconoce que la interaccion con ambientes fisicos apoya en el conocimiento acumulado dado por la actividad matematica, lo que le permite adaptarse a contextos determinados y a la vez comprender y reconocer realidades. EnglishThe human being is characterised by his ability in his thought, which takes form in his intelligence features and that allows him to find a solution to the everyday problems. Mathematics is considered as a product of a mental activity and it is independent of the experience; although it is recognised that the interaction with physical environments is a support in the amassed knowledge which results from mathematics activity that allows the adjustment to particular contexts and at the same time, to understand and recognise realities.