MATHEMATICS IN THE FINAL YEARS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6TH TO 9TH THROUGH ACTIVE METHODOLOGIES: ANALYSIS OF PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES AT EMEF. RISING SUN IN ALTAMIRA – PARÁ WITH VIEWS TO OVERCOMING TRADITIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The present work presents results of studies that point out how the insertion of active methodologies in the teaching of natural sciences/mathematics allows students to relate technological knowledge with situations of their experience. The experience was developed through observation of the teaching practice in natural science/mathematics classes between the sixth to ninth grade classes of elementary school at the public-school Sol Nascente in Altamira state of Pará. The thematic approach aimed to explore Science-Technology-Society (CTS) relationships and was developed following guidelines for adopting the study situation and generating themes recommended in the science teaching literature and obviously linked to the National Common Curricular Base (BNCC). Data analysis suggests that students who did not establish links between technological knowledge and their life context began to perceive such articulation after the introduction of a theme. In addition, there was a greater interest and participation of students during classes with the use of active methodologies, accompanied by a greater understanding of the scientific content explored.