Histórias em quadrinhos como proposta pedagógica para o ensino de geometria plana

Abstract

We present a methodological proposal that can stimulate the reading and writing of multisemiotic texts involving mathematics, using digital tools and the free exercise of critical sense, imagination, creativity, the ability to systematize and verbalize situations. We aimed to investigate how students in the 2nd and 3rd grades of High School learn Flat Geometry topics from reading and producing Comics. Data collection assumed a qualitative characteristic (CRESWELL, 2007) and, as the research proposes an evaluation of the teacher-researcher's own practice, it has an action research nature (PEREIRA, 1998). To support our research, we sought references in previous academic works that dealt with this topic, giving emphasis, for reasons of affinity with the master's program in which we are participating, to the dissertations produced in PROFMAT. In the research, we propose to structure a sequence of knowledge that involves the production of comics so that other teachers can benefit from the use of this tool and enjoy the benefits it can provide to student learning. The knowledge necessary for the production of comics has developed from researching and citing examples of comic strips involving mathematics that have already been published, through pointing out the essential elements that make up a comic, tips on free websites and platforms used to create comics, in addition to production. and analysis of several stories, some written by the researcher himself, others produced by the students involved in the research. Flat Geometry content was covered in the productions, such as: the nomenclature of polygons, inscribed and circumscribed polygons, the relationship between the diagonal and the area of the square, the Pythagorean Theorem, circle, circumference and height of the equilateral triangle. As a result, we verified that the methodology proved to be very effective for learning Flat Geometry and other content that we intend to teach, as it is something that attracts students' attention due to the innovative character it assumes, intensifying interest and engagement. and providing the formation of positive attitudes in comic reading and writing activities - literary structures that, through the association of textual and pictorial elements, can be used to deal with the most varied themes due to the peculiar way they are produced, ensuring dynamism, fun and vivacity to the texts, facilitating readers' acceptance of mathematics, providing digital literacy during productions and consolidating the significant construction of knowledge through the development of mathematical skills and the capacity for social interaction.