A modelagem no ensino de matemática: uma prática possível com o tema alimentação saudável

Abstract

This research aims to develop a teaching experience by applying a mathematical modeling on a 7th year class of fundamental teaching in a public school. Some diagnostic questions were applied in the classroom aiming to know the students´ opinions about math discipline. After the evaluation a didactic intervention was done involving the subject-matter such as geometric figures, multiplication, numbers comparison, groupings, chart creation, graphs and identification of results all of it concerning the eating and obesity theme. A qualitative approach was the methodology used, having its elaboration through a case study and theoretical foundation from some researchers such as Bassanezi(1991) and Biembengut & Hein (2011), Burak (2010), Barbosa(2004), among others, who have helped on the construction´s process of this project. Standing up for a different way of class teaching, through this project was verified that it is possible to use the mathematical modeling as a helping tool in students learning. For by mathematical modeling it is possible to work out matters concerning to the students day-to-day, therefore bringing their attention to what is worked in the classroom, making the classes more attractive and meaningful.