O uso de recursos tecnológicos nas aulas de matemática no PROEJA: uma experiência no IFSC, câmpus Chapecó

Abstract

The present study aims at presenting an experience in the teaching of Mathematics using two technological resources: the GeoGebra software and the Global Positioning System gadget (GPS) in the high school and technical course in Electro-mechanics for over eighteen-year-old youngsters and adults at IFSC, campus Chapecó. This study presents an alternative way of teaching with the goal of enhancing students’ motivation for studying Mathematics; thus, reducing the difficulties encountered in the learning process.The conception, planning and execution of the Analytics Geometry classes in which GeoGebra was used and in which the GPS was used to demonstrate the applicability of the studied contents are detailedly described in the method chapter. Participants answered a questionnaire at the end of each class. The questionnaires were analysed and the written evaluations were compared in a qualitative basis to the written evaluations from previous classes the researcher and teacher taught. The use of Geogebra and the GPS allowed for a better exploration of the contents and an awaken for learning. The use of alternative resources and demonstrations of real life applications reflect in a positive way upon learning of and interest in the Mathematics classes. Teachers’ and students’ compromise and envolvement are essential to the success of the learning process.