A Matemática ensinada de forma recreativa: uma proposta de gincana para o ensino fundamental

Abstract

In 2010, we envisioned a course to transform Mathematics teaching in the region and supply the shortage of Mathematics teachers. The following year, we welcomed our first class at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology Farroupilha – Alegrete Campus, beginning a journey of challenges, discoveries, and commitment to education. Since then, we have trained countless degree holders, monitoring their academic paths and the evolution of Mathematics Teaching Practices. This e-book is born from this context, reflecting the effort of our students in the search for more engaging and effective ways to teach Mathematics. How many times have you heard that Mathematics is difficult or boring? What if we told you it can be fun, interactive, and dynamic? That is the proposal of this material: to challenge the traditional idea of teaching and invite teachers and students to see the subject in a new way. “Mathematics taught in a recreational way: a proposal for a scavenger hunt for Elementary School” is an invitation to transform the classroom into a vibrant space, where Mathematics comes to life through challenges, games, and interaction. With eight chapters, this e-book combines learning and fun, making mathematical concepts more accessible. Imagine a class where students actively participate, compete healthily, and consolidate knowledge without realizing time is passing. This scavenger hunt was created precisely for that: to make learning more motivating and meaningful. More than just a didactic material, this e-book is an instrument of transformation. It invites educators to innovate and explore new paths in Mathematics teaching. The invitation is made: embark on this reading and discover how Mathematics can be reinvented.