As "Matemáticas" que aprendi: uma visão etnomatemática do conhecimento

Abstract

The study focuses on the role of Mathematics in family farming, investigating how farmers apply mathematical knowledge in their daily lives and the foundations of these practices. The research's general objective was to understand the mathematical theorems, postulates, laws, and definitions that underpin the practices of cultivating and commercializing products by family farmers in the communities of São Pedro and São Joaquim, in Campo Maior-PI. Specific objectives included understanding the basic principles of ethnomathematics, recognizing the mathematical knowledge used by family farmers, and analyzing this knowledge from the production process to commercialization. The methodology involved analyzing interviews with twenty participants and observations of agricultural activities. The study highlights that Mathematics plays a crucial role in various agricultural activities, from calculating areas to climate forecasting. The research sought to value local knowledge and identify gaps in farmers' mathematical understanding.