Desafios no ensino de Matemática no ensino fundamental durante a pandemia: Estudos de casos em escolas de zona rural de Cocal - PI

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the challenges faced in teaching Mathematics in Elementary Education during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on schools located in the rural area of the municipality of Cocal, Piauí, Brazil. The global health crisis caused the interruption of face-to-face classes and required a rapid transition to remote learning, exposing and intensifying pre-existing difficulties, especially in rural contexts. A qualitative approach was adopted, involving interviews with teachers and school administrators, as well as questionnaires applied to students, in order to collect data about their experiences and the difficulties encountered during this period. The results revealed that the lack of technological infrastructure, limited internet connectivity, and the absence of adequate pedagogical resources were the main obstacles to the teaching and learning process. Despite the implementation of adaptive strategies, such as the use of printed materials and alternative technological resources, the challenges were significant and negatively affected students' academic performance in Mathematics. This study provides a critical analysis of local educational responses and offers recommendations to improve teaching practices in similar contexts in the future