A utilização da matemática recreativa como ferramenta para despertar o interesse dos alunos

Abstract

Recreational Mathematics is a didactic tool capable of awakening students' interest and making the teaching-learning process more engaging. This study aims to investigate how the use of Recreational Mathematics can contribute to sparking students’ interest in learning mathematics, making classes more dynamic, attractive, and meaningful. The specific objectives are: to identify the main strategies and resources of Recreational Mathematics used in the classroom; to analyze the impact of Recreational Mathematics on student engagement and performance; and to explore playful activities and mathematical games that encourage logical reasoning and problem-solving. Regarding the methodological process, this is a literature review with a descriptive approach. To construct this study, books and scientific papers available in the databases of the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and Google Scholar were used, under the following descriptors: “Recreational Mathematics,” “Dynamic Tricks,” and “Students.” The research results show that 51.6% of young people between the ages of 15 and 17 drop out of school by the 7th grade of elementary school due to difficulties adapting to mathematics. It is concluded that playful activities such as games, challenges, puzzles, and other interactive practices can transform the way the subject is perceived, promoting a lighter, more motivating, and participatory learning environment.