Tabuleiro platônico: um jogo pedagógico para o ensino-aprendizagem dos sólidos de platão

Abstract

Many students often encounter challenges in the study of Spatial Geometry, especially when they delve into Plato's Solids. Often, they have difficulty comprehending and visualizing the concepts, properties, and relationships involved in these solids. Part of this difficulty can be attributed to the scarcity of educational resources available to explore this area of knowledge. Additionally, the lack of comprehensive coverage of these solids in textbooks often results in an overly theoretical approach and an emphasis on algebraic demonstrations in classes. Therefore, the use of games as a methodological strategy can represent an effective alternative for learning, as it allows for the connection between understanding and grasping meanings without neglecting the practical applications of the concepts. In light of the above, the present research aimed to develop a board game to aid in the teaching and learning process of Plato's Solids. To ensure the efficiency of the game, playability tests were conducted with two focus groups. These groups consisted of five mathematics education students at Campus IV of the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) and seventeen students from the 2nd and 3rd years of high school at the Indigenous State School of Elementary and Secondary Education Cacique Domingos Barbosa dos Santos, located in the Jaraguá Village in Rio Tinto-PB, respectively. The theoretical framework for this work included the National Curriculum Parameters (PCN), the National Common Curriculum Base (BNCC), and authors such as Pavanello (1989), Lorenzato (1995), Smole, Diniz, and Cândido (2007), and Rêgo and Rêgo (2013). The research methodology used regarding the nature of the object's approach was qualitative, while exploratory approach was used for the objectives, and participatory research for the technical investigation procedures. The results obtained indicated that the Platonic Board has the potential to become a relevant tool for both education and entertainment, providing an engaging and enjoyable learning experience. Furthermore, the game is flexible and can be adapted to explore other areas of knowledge, not only in mathematics but also in other educational fields.