Contribuições do gps para o ensino de geometria plana no ensino fundamental: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

This article presents a literature review on the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) as an educational tool in the teaching of Plane Geometry in Elementary Education. The study aimed to analyze the contributions of GPS and geolocation technologies to the learning of geometric concepts through a contextualized and interactive approach. The research is characterized as qualitative and descriptive and was conducted based on scientific publications published between 2022 and 2025, retrieved from databases such as SciELO, the CAPES Periodicals Portal, and Google Scholar. The analyzed studies indicate that resources such as GPS, Google Maps, and geolocation applications support the exploration of concepts related to location, spatial orientation, distance between points, routes, and spatial representation. The findings also show that these technologies can enhance student engagement, connect mathematical content to real-life situations, and contribute to the development of geometric thinking. It is concluded that the pedagogical use of GPS has the potential to strengthen more contextualized and inquiry-based practices in the teaching of Plane Geometry, provided that it is supported by adequate instructional planning and appropriate infrastructure conditions.