Gamificação no ensino de matemática para estudantes com TEA: contribuições do recurso educacional digital Matific

Abstract

Teaching mathematics using digital educational resources has proven to be an important possibility, offering various opportunities to adapt teaching to students' individual needs, which is essential for school inclusion. In this way, it is possible to personalize teaching since digital resources allow teachers to plan activities and adjust difficulty levels according to each student's abilities and learning pace, especially in the context of Special Education. Given this, the present study aimed to analyze the contributions of gamification through the Matific Digital Educational Resource in appropriating concepts of fundamental arithmetic operations for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The research was based on Historical-Cultural Theory and adopted a qualitative approach, using the Educational Design Research (EDR) methodology, which integrates theory and practice in an articulated manner. The study participants were students with ASD in the 6th grade of elementary school at a public school in Paraná and 6th-grade mathematics teachers from the Regular Education Program, the Multifunctional Resource Room (SRM), and the Specialized Educational Support Teacher (PAEE). For data collection, interviews were conducted with SRM, math, and PAEE teachers, in addition to the application of teaching episodes with students with ASD during after-school hours. Data analysis was conducted using Content Analysis. The results showed that RED Matific motivates students with ASD by offering challenges and immediate feedback. In addition, gamification helps appropriate mathematical concepts through teacher mediation in the classroom. It can be inferred that school inclusion requires adaptations in the classroom environment and continuing education for teachers. As an educational product, the "Teaching Guide: Arithmetic with RED Matific" was developed based on the teaching episodes developed in the research, presenting itself as a possibility for teachers who wish to use gamification with RED Matific in the teaching and learning process of students with ASD. It is concluded that RED Matific offers a flexible, accessible, and adaptable resource for students with ASD, providing an inclusive and engaging learning experience.