PLAYFUL ACTIVITIES IN THE MATHEMATICS TEACHING PROCESS

Abstract

Playful activities are characterized by being fun, interactive and engaging, allowing students to learn in a pleasant and active way. They can include games, puzzles, games, challenges and simulations, providing an environment for exploration, experimentation and solving mathematical problems. By using playful activities, teachers can awaken students' interest, overcome possible emotional blocks and reduce anxiety about the subject. Furthermore, such strategies provide a real context for the application of mathematical concepts, enabling students to understand the relevance and usefulness of these contents in their lives. Playful activities also promote the development of cognitive skills, such as logical reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving and creativity, however, it is important to highlight that these need to be planned and adapted to the students' level of development, considering your prior knowledge. Teachers play a fundamental role as mediators, providing guidance, encouraging active student participation and promoting reflection on the mathematical concepts covered. This article is the result of an integrative review on the topic in question, which sought to analyze the impact of playful activities on the teaching and learning processes of mathematics.