Ensino da matemática, através de um problema ambiental

Abstract

For some time, the effects of rain have a transformative role in the lives of residents in the mountainous region, in particular in the city of Petropolis. In this scenario, this study aims to put environmental issues as the theme generator in order to work out the mathematical concepts through the content of related and quadratic functions from situations experienced and observed by the students on the issue of the impacts of rainfall in the mountain region. In addition, there was a debate around the subject from the perception that students have of where they live and the community as a whole. The research scenario was a public school in technical high school of the State of Rio de Janeiro, with the class of third year of Information Technology (IT). For a better understanding and interpretation of the problem-situations, a brief history on Functions Education was made in addition to the discussion on the effects of rain, with a critical view of environmental issues. The methodological procedure used includes research conducted by students as the subject of debate, as well as suggestions and solutions to the problems posed thus creating the research as Participant Observation. After application of the activities involving the problem-situations and the debate, it was very clear that through the methodology adopted, there was a significant improvement from the students, with regard to the understanding of the content addressed and environmental critical view, based on observation of cultural, economic and social aspects of their environment