MATHEMATICAL EDUCATION IN HUMAN LIFE

Abstract

The article discusses the perceptions of mathematics in basic education, in which we seek to understand what are the representations and experiences of elementary school students at the beginning of learning and that the social importance of this study is to understand that mathematics is part of the context social, being indispensable in different social spaces. To find solutions to the problem, the purpose of this research is to understand the functionality and practices that lead students to realize the importance of this discipline and its applicability and to have a meaningful approach, highlighting in the results obtained the students' understanding of the importance of mathematics in the different social living spaces and the essentiality of this subject in learning in all educational areas. The methodology is bibliographic research based on several authors who strengthen the relevance of the topic, including: Berlinghoff and Gouvêa (2010), Ortiz (2005) Bessa (2014). In this sense, are the mathematical skills developed at school the same as those required in students' daily lives? Based on this question, it is possible to reflect on the teaching and learning of mathematics and how it should be applied so that it is in line with the transformations occurring in our society. In view of the study carried out, it was concluded that the use of mathematics is essential in the pedagogical didactic process and at different times leads the student to discuss, reflect and explain content, providing opportunities for meaningful learning.