O lúdico e a educação matemática nos anos iniciais do ensino fundamental

Abstract

This work aims to present a theoretical background that justify the role of playful in learning mathematics. The study is inserted with a bibliographic approach, in which reflections on the playfulness as a pedagogical strategy for teaching math in elementary school are presented. We seek for definitions for the term playful, its purposes and contributions to human knowledge processes. Given that education is constantly changing mainly influenced by digital technologies, games and plays are viewed positively because they contribute to learning. Thus, learning through playful activities occurs through educational plays and games, which lead the child to learn while playing. The results of the study point to the importance of playfulness to the teaching of mathematics and refer to the role of the teacher as a critical and reflective professional of his/her practice.