O uso do lúdico no ensino médio para auxiliar o ensino e aprendizagem da estatística e probabilidade

Abstract

The present work had as general objective present a study able to contribute and facilitate the learning of concepts of statistics and probability, using games and manipulative materials. The study was developed with the students of the 3rd year of high school, of the Rodrigues de Carvalho State School of Elementary and Normal Elementary School, located in Araçagi/PB, whose motivation is the learning difficulties that these students present regarding the study of Statistics and Probability. The methodology used for the development of the research is characterized in relation to the objectives as exploratory and descriptive. Regarding the technical procedures used, it is characterized as bibliographic research and case study and in relation to the approach method, it is characterized as a qualitative research. The instruments gathered in the research data collection were five pedagogical workshops held with the help of games and manipulative materials and a diagnostic questionnaire, containing three open questions. Regarding the results, it was observed that the students presented some learning difficulties of Weighted Average concepts. However, the data obtained through the application of the activities allow us to state that the games: Measures of trend on the board; set of statistical variables; Playing and learning types of graphics and horse racing, as well as the manipulative materials used (dice and roulette) characterized a powerful tool that contributed significantly to minimize these difficulties. Also, worth mentioning that the workshops promoted a study of statistics in a simple, fun and accessible to everyone, since these concepts are fundamental to make better decisions for your life.