O estudo da geometria por meio da planificação de embalagens: uma proposta de ensino além das fronteiras escolares

Abstract

This paper discusses a methodology for teaching-learning geometry, using the planning of packages with geometric shapes found in everyday life, emphasizing the geometric representations and interpretations from this teaching resource. It is based on the following theorists: LORENZATO (1995); MENDES (2009); BIEMBENGUT (2000) and FONSECA (2005); PAVANELLO (1993); among others. In view of the research, it was observed that this new methodological idea stimulates the interest of the student and the teacher in geometry and shows all the theoretical concepts in a real way, both in the classroom and even outside of it. This practice uses mathematical modeling as a motivating and attractive teaching experience that reconciles theory with reality, which seeks to work with common, everyday situations. The motivation, interest, and methodology arouse in each student curiosity and the will to learn. The packaging plays a fundamental role as a tool for visualization and application of geometric concepts and practices of specific characteristics, besides area and volume. With this significant results and improvements in student learning with respect to plane and spatial geometry are potentiated.