História da matemática como metodologia alternativa para o desenvolvimento da prática pedagógica nos primeiros anos do ensino fundamental

Abstract

This study aims to propose educators to adopt the contents of the History of Mathematics in elementary school as an integral and fundamental part of the learning process. The research: a) presents the origin of Mathematics and the History of Mathematics as a methodological alternative for teaching the discipline in elementary school; b) demonstrates the diagnosis made by scholars on teaching and learning mathematics; c) presents what is suggested by the National Curriculum Parameters about learning through the use of the history of mathematics; d) shows some ways to teach mathematics in the classroom, in addition to emphasizing the importance of the preparation of mathematics teachers to use such a methodological resource. Therefore, the value of the history of mathematics should be recognized as a key content and methodological resource that allows us to understand the origin of the ideas that shaped cultures and peoples, and to observe the human aspects of their development. This way history is a valuable tool for teaching and learning this discipline, as it is interdisciplinary and establishes connections with various culture manifestations.