Do cálculo à consciência : a matemática aliada na formação financeira de estudantes do ensino médio

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the importance of Financial Education in the context of Basic Education, with an emphasis on High School, based on concepts of Financial Mathematics. The research discusses how the teaching of content related to financial planning, conscious consumption, and decision-making can contribute to the development of more critical and autonomous students in dealing with everyday financial situations. The methodology adopted is bibliographic in nature, grounded in authors who address the teaching of Mathematics and Financial Education in the school environment, as well as in official documents that guide pedagogical practice. The results indicate that the contextualized inclusion of Financial Education enhances the understanding of mathematical concepts and supports the development of essential competencies for life in society. It is concluded that the approach to Financial Mathematics in High School represents a relevant strategy for promoting citizenship and education for the future