Jogos matemáticos: uma análise do potencial pedagógico dessa metodologia nos anos finais do ensino fundamental II

Abstract

The teaching of mathematics through an archaic and traditional perspective is still a major reality in today's schools. This results, to a certain extent, from educators continuing to resist new methodologies that have proven to facilitate learning. According to recent research data, mathematics is considered the most difficult subject by primary and secondary school students. In view of the above, this academic work aims to investigate the pedagogical capacity of the methodology of using mathematical games applied in elementary school II. Initially, a vast literature review was carried out on the topic. Then, a field research started with some introductory questions to the students participating in the research, then a lesson on integers was applied and then two mathematical games correlated with this determined content were carried out. Finally, some exercises on adding integers were discussed and then some final questions to conclude this phase of the work. The work is characterized as qualitative as it seeks to understand the impact of games in the educational context and their contributions to learning. One of the main results was that when specifically planned, games can be effective tools for developing cognitive skills, promoting concentration, logical reasoning, emotional control, among other skills. The data analyzed indicate that mathematicians, in particular, demonstrate great potential as a pedagogical resource, providing a learning game environment that engages and motivates students in a satisfactory way.