
The teaching and use of formative research within academic programs are greater than at any time in educational history. The formative research process of construction of knowledge, associated with learning and teaching. Objective: to analyze formative research as a learning strategy in leveling nurses, the theorists were developed: Demo with Research in learning, and Freire with problematizing and liberating education Díaz tummy with meaningful learning; Methodological design. Qualitative study, descriptive method carried out in 8 Leveling students, in-depth interviews were used. The thematic analysis was carried out using the Minayo technique. Results and discussion: 3 categories were selected 1. Generation of knowledge 2.- Research through problems 3. Linking practical theory Final considerations: they use strategies for formative research.