“…On the other hand, the development of algebraic thinking and its introduction into educational systems has been emphasized in several countries (Bojorque & Gonzales, 2021;Radford, 2014) including Colombia (the study's contextual country), considering it crucial for problem-solving not only in the sciences and mathematics themselves but also in everyday life (MEN, 2006). This matter, which for teachers and researchers at higher levels should include tasks that establish relationships between quantities, generalization, problem-solving, modelling, justification, proof, prediction, analysis, and expression of regularities to better prepare students (Becker & Rivera, 2008;Bojorque & Gonzales, 2021;Carpenter et al, 2005;Kieran, 2004;Radford, 2014).…”