O USO DO GEOPLANO COMO INSTRUMENTO DE ENSINO APRENDIZAGEM EM GEOMETRIA

Abstract

This work aims to reinforce the use of geoplane manipulable teaching material as a mediating instrument in the absorption of knowledge of area and perimeter of plane figures, with the intention of promoting reflections on the use of alternative methodologies by Mathematics teachers. In this context, we tried to identify which are the perceptions generated by the students during the participation in the proposed workshops and in the teaching practice with the use of manipulative materials. Thus, firstly, we discuss the manipulative materials in the teaching of Mathematics, encompassing their definition, function, historical context and use. Afterwards, the Pedagogical Residency Program - PRP is discussed, with the presentation of the workshop with Geoplano. The target audience of this research were students of the 7th year of Elementary School Anos Finais, from Colégio Estadual Rodrigo Rodrigues da Cunha. As a result, it was found that the use of manipulative materials during the participation in the PRP caused a better assimilation of geometric concepts. In this process, the use of these materials with the students generated experiences in the classroom, recognizing the action of these resources as a means of aid in the teaching-learning process. In this way, it was identified the existence of contributions in the teaching practice, as well as in the reflections on the teaching of Mathematics.