Usando a robótica no ensino de conceitos da matemática

Abstract

The traditional teaching of mathematics has faced difficulties in capturing the interest of children and young people for decades. The subject is often perceived as an obstacle and rejected by many students, mainly due to the lack of contextualization of the topics covered. Most students do not recognize the practical applicability of mathematical concepts in their daily lives, which undermines their perception of the subject’s relevance. This study aims to present suggestions for contextualizing mathematics teaching, using motivational tools in the learning process. Practical experiences related to the teaching of the following topics will be discussed: Quadratic Function, with the aid of a LEGO catapult; Law of Cosines and Pythagorean Theorem, with the aid of a sumo robot. This is a field research conducted in the year 2023 at a public school located in the city of Cuiabá, State of Mato Grosso, involving twenty high school students, as well as a teacher from the same institution, who chose to integrate robotics in mathematics teaching as a didactic strategy.