Modelação matemática : uma proposta de ensino através da horta pedagógica

Abstract

This dissertation presents the results of research conducted at Dona Rosa Frigger Piovezan State School, located in the city of Comodoro, an inland city in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. During the project, students used the school’s educational garden to experience applied mathematics through mathematical modeling. The aim of this project was to apply the concepts and content taught in the classroom so that students could see the practical application of the mathematics they learned, enabling more meaningful learning and a more engaging teaching approach. Students were guided to develop the proposed activities in different subjects under the supervision of the teacher, where he only intervened more actively when necessary. The proposal was developed with two classes from the 2nd year of regular high school, based on content such as first and second-degree functions, area and perimeter, as well as transversal knowledge themes such as environmental education through mathematical modeling. To support our work, we used materials such as books, articles, dissertations, and theses by researchers like Bassanezi and Burak. The experiences, challenges, and results obtained will be shared here along with the positive aspects such as the development of teamwork skills, ethics, solidarity, respect for the environment, and cooperation. We will also point out the negative aspects of the pedagogical proposal developed as a way to improve future attempts to replicate the project.