A importância das olímpiadas de matemática: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

This paper will use a literature review to investigate the importance of the Mathematical Olympiads for the development of learning and improvement in mathematics. The literature review will be based on scientific articles, books and academic research on the subject. Studies will be analyzed that deal with the benefits that mathematical olympiads offer, such as improving school performance in mathematics, stimulating creativity and problem-solving skills, among others. The studies reviewed indicated that Math Olympiads are of great importance for the development of learning and improvement of the subject among students, since they offer challenges and learning opportunities that are different from conventional teaching. Some of the main benefits observed were improved performance in mathematics, stimulation of creativity and problem solving, development of analysis and synthesis skills, amon g others. In view of this, it is essential that strategies are created to enable a greater number of students to access these events and that teachers can be guided to use methodologies that encourage the development of logical-mathematical reasoning and problem-solving, since these skills are fundamental for success in the Olympiads and, consequently, for improving the teaching and learning of mathematics.