Ludicidade no ensino da matemática: uma análise das experiências de professores do ensino fundamental – anos finais – em escolas da cidade de São Raimundo Nonato – PI

Abstract

The article presents results referring to the research carried out with mathematics teachers of elementary school - final years, with the objective of analyzing their experiences regarding the use of play as a teaching instrument. The study was based on responses obtained through an electronic questionnaire, applied in three schools, with a total of eight participating teachers. As for the purposes, the research is descriptive, with a qualitative approach, based on the inductive method and field research. From the results obtained, it can be seen how important the use of playfulness is in the process of teaching and learning mathematics. In addition, it was found that the teachers interviewed consider the use of this resource to be fundamental for teaching. It is concluded that, in fact, it is necessary for the educator to seek methods beyond the traditional for their classes, such as the use of play as a pedagogical strategy that facilitates student learning.