Habilidades matemáticas: diagnóstico e possíveis abordagens de limites no Instituto Federal do Piauí - Campus Corrente

Abstract

Being the study of limits essential for a good performance of the undergraduate student in mathematics, we see a need to involve him in this subject, so the proposed theme for this project is Mathematical Skills: Diagnosis and possible approaches to limits of a function in the Federal Institute of Piauí - Campus Corrente. In this research we will not try to prove the existing properties; And the demonstrations and theorems will be used when necessary. For the purpose of this is to know a little of the history of boundaries, to know methods and practices of teaching them. The study of limits of a function is an introduction to the study of derivatives, integrals and the basis of differential calculus, so it is of utmost importance to teach this content that for many is a milestone or culmination to continue in the degree. The research participants will be teachers of mathematics and physics of the Federal Institute of Piauí - Campus Corrente, these were chosen for already ministering the subject under discussion. Also attending students of the Mathematics Degree, who have already started the study on differential calculus. The data will be obtained in steps that consisted in the first moment in the resolution of questionnaires opened by the groups to explore the previous knowledge of the students and some abilities of the teachers. In the second stage, the researcher together with the students who are part of the project will observe the methods and practices of a teacher of Mathematics and Physics in their respective laboratories and soon they will write a summary about the learning. The third phase will depend on the result obtained in the second stage, since the technique that stands out more will be chosen for the analysis of the skills found. We aim to learn methods and practices that will help students to understand a little more about the notion of boundaries, and thus achieve the mathematical skills necessary for a successful performance of their academic training.