Astronomy knowledge in secondary school students in Colombia: an evaluation from the AstrodidaXis

Abstract

An exploratory analysis of the astronomical knowledge of 241 secondary education students in Boyac\'a, Colombia, members of the AstrodidaXis network, was carried out using a qualitative, hermeneutic and exploratory methodology. This analysis was developed through a questionnaire aligned with the learning standards of the Ministry of National Education, as a basis for identifying areas of strength and weakness in astronomy concepts. The need to improve the understanding of various topics was highlighted, including the fundamental forces of the universe and the origin of chemical elements from the teaching of astronomy. These findings contributed to the construction of projections for the research and development of astronomy teaching in Boyac\'a, promoting the scientific, technological and social progress of the region.