Investigação sobre a implementação das TICs no ensino e aprendizagem de matemática no ensino fundamental: estudo realizado em uma escola da zona rural de Balsas-MA

Abstract

This work addresses the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as a tool in teaching Mathematics in Elementary School. The research is justified by the need for methodologies that make learning more inclusive and effective, considering the difficulties faced by students in rural contexts, where access to educational resources is limited. Therefore, the general objective is to investigate the influence of the use of technology in the process of teaching and learning Mathematics in a rural public school in Balsas-MA. For that, we seek to identify which digital educational tools and applications can be effectively integrated into mathematics teaching, analyze how the absence of digital technologies affects students' learning in mathematics, and compare students' learning of mathematical content through teaching activities carried out with and without the use of digital technologies. The methodology adopted combines bibliographic review and field research, involving classroom observations and interviews with teachers. The conclusions reinforce that the inclusion of ICT is essential to transform mathematics teaching, enabling the development of skills necessary in a digital world. For technology to be used effectively, it is essential to invest in ongoing teacher training, enabling them to integrate it in a pedagogical manner, since this research identified that the lack of specific training for teachers in the use of technology is a significant barrier. The study may contribute not only to improving the teaching of Mathematics in the school investigated, but also to reflections on the importance of technology in education, especially in rural contexts.