O uso do sudoku nas operações básicas da matemática no 1º ano do ensino médio na Unidade Escolar Estadual Átila Lira em Angical do Piauí

Abstract

There are a variety of games for teaching mathematics, and they can be classified into several categories, depending on their pedagogical objectives and format. Some of the main categories include board games, including Sudoku, a world-famous Japanese game. Based on this experience, this study sought to answer the following question: How did Sudoku contribute to learning in the four operations of students at the Átila Lira School Unit in Angical, Piauí? The study adopted a qualitative approach to data collection, using interviews during and after the implementation of the teaching methodology using Sudoku. The results indicate that Sudoku has the potential to go beyond entertainment, functioning as a pedagogical resource that promotes active learning, strategy development, and autonomy in the problem solving process. Therefore, we can conclude that the analysis of numerical puzzles not only allows us a deeper understanding of mathematics as a tool for solving practical problems, but also reinforces the relevance of games as an object of mathematical research and their potential for the advancement of scientific knowledge and development in other areas.