O uso de Jogos Educacionais no Ensino de Matemática: uma Revisão Bibliográfica em Teses e Dissertações

Abstract

Games in mathematics education are a strategy that promotes learning and student interest in the subject. The research question is: What are the pedagogical, cognitive, and motivational benefits of using educational games in mathematics education, according to scientific evidence published between 2020 and 2025, and how can these games be effectively integrated into teaching practices? The overall objective is to investigate the benefits of using educational games in the teaching and learning process of mathematics, aiming to understand their impact on academic performance, student engagement, and teaching practice. The specific objectives were: To map scientific publications (2020–2025) that address the use of educational games in mathematics teaching, identifying trends, gaps, and the most recurrent results; To classify the types of games used (digital, analog, hybrid) and their respective contributions to the development of specific mathematical skills; To identify the effects of educational games on student engagement, motivation, and performance in mathematics, as reported in the analyzed research. The methodology consisted of searching and analyzing theses and dissertations published in the Capes database in recent years that addressed the topic in question. It was possible to understand the relevance of the use of educational games in mathematics teaching by recognizing the benefits and challenges to be overcome.