O ensino e a aprendizagem de frações no 6º ano do ensino fundamental utilizando simulador PhET e problemas contextualizados

Abstract

The general aim of this research project was to analyze the contributions and difficulties of the proposed application in teaching and learning through activities with contextualized problems using the PhET simulator computer environment. PhET simulator, the practical activities were carried out at the Telecenter (computer laboratory) in a laboratory) in a municipal school in the city of Manaus, Amazonas, with students sixth grade students. The classes, as well as the use of the simulator, were held in person. During the fractions lessons, the following content was worked on the content of building fractions, mixed fractions and equivalent fractions using demonstrations and constructions on the simulator as one of the teaching resources, in order to evaluate the influence of using simulators in the teaching and learning process in mathematics. process in mathematics. Two questionnaires were administered to the students the purpose of diagnosing content learning, computer handling and mastery, and difficulties in learning mathematics and another evaluative questionnaire to to seek or find improvements in the students' use of the simulator and their obstacles in using it. obstacles in using it. It was analyzed that the majority of students considered the different and interactive methodology, leading to a dynamic lesson and leaving a little When students represent the content in a variety of ways, they increase their understanding of it. diversified ways, they increase their learning in relation to the subject studied. thus, making use of the simulator as a methodological aid or support will be an excellent tool for both the student and the teacher. Keywords: simulator. PhET. Fractions. Mathematics.