Grandezas e medidas no 7° ano do ensino fundamental: uma abordagem através da resolução e elaboração de problemas em uma escola do campo de São Mateus – MA

Abstract

Teaching quantities and measurements in the 7th grade of elementary school presents significant challenges, often related to the abstraction of mathematical concepts and their practical application. As an alternative to these challenges, we propose an approach centered on problem-solving and problem-solving as a pedagogical strategy to foster students' understanding of the objects of knowledge in this topic. From this perspective, this dissertation, linked to the Professional Master's in Basic Education Management, aimed to analyze how 7th-grade elementary school students in a rural public school mobilize the construction of learning and the development of skills related to quantities and measurements through problem-solving and problem-solving. The research was conducted with 16 students, organized into fixed groups, at a rural public school located in the municipality of São Mateus do Maranhão. The methodological approach adopted was qualitative, inspired by collaborative research. Eight activities were developed, four focused on problem-solving and four on developing new

problems, based on contextualized situations and the Mathematics Teaching- Learning-Assessment Methodology through Problem-Solving. Data were generated

from students' written work, field journal entries, observations, interviews, and photographs. The analysis showed that students mobilized creativity, used a variety of strategies, and expanded their understanding of concepts related to magnitudes and measurements, demonstrating active participation in the learning process. It is concluded that the connection between problem-solving and problem-solving promotes contextualized and meaningful learning, especially in rural schools. As an educational product, a Pedagogical Guidelines Guide was created in comic book format, containing the activities developed, reflections on their application, and guidelines for teachers and students.