Algoritmos da multiplicação ao longo da história: uma proposta de oficina pedagógica

Abstract

The main purpose of the present study was to analyze the potential of a pedagogical workshop on the multiplication of natural numbers, with an approach based on historical procedures of the algorithm of multiplication from the evaluation of mathematics teachers. The chosen theme was motivated by the constant need to seek differentiated didactic methodologies for classes that promotes a more meaningful learning of Mathematics. In this context, a pedagogical workshop was developed and entitled "Multiplicative Methods: Learning multiplication with John Napier and the Egyptian and Hindu people", which was later analyzed by Mathematics teachers who work in the Basic Education of Vale do Mamanguape. The research was exploratory and it is a case study. Therefore, within the context of an exploratory research, a questionnaire was developed, through which it was possible to analyze the data that were obtained in this study. On the results obtained, we can conclude that the parameters analyzed in the pedagogical workshop by teachers of Basic Education are fundamental for establishing methodological paths which may contribute to teaching by the History of Mathematics, in a more significant way.