Uma abordagem etnomatemática no 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental com a utilização do jogo awelé da família mancala

Abstract

This work has as object of study the Awelé game that is part of a group of board games known as “Mancala family”. In Mathematics, while the game is shown to be a possible way to teach the four operations, it also opens doors for the implementation of Law nº 10.639/03, which establishes the mandatory teaching of “Afro-Brazilian History and Culture”. In this way, we sought to verify through research how the Awelé game can contribute to the teaching of fundamental operations in the 6th year of Elementary School. The research approach was qualitative and the study is classified as exploratory, descriptive and explanatory research. For a better understanding, authors such as D'Ambrósio (2020), Pereira (2016), Pereira (2011), Souza (2016) and D'Ambrósio (2005) were used as references. A field research was also carried out in a public school in the city of Barras-PI to carry out workshops with the students, who during the moments had the opportunity to build their own boards using empty egg cartons and beans. We noticed how the direct contact with the material and its historical aspects provided an approximation with important points that are part of another culture. Therefore, we consider that the work can contribute to the knowledge of other teachers who seek to implement Law nº10.639/03 in their classes, as well as using the resource to help with the content.