Uma proposta lúdica de ensino de congruência modular no ensino fundamental através do código de barras

Abstract

This work proposes a brief study on the playful approach in teaching modular congruence, aiming to highlight its importance and the specific benefits of this methodology in the context of elementary education. By exploring modular congruence in a playful manner, the goal is to make learning more engaging and accessible to students, promoting a deep and lasting understanding of this mathematical concept. Benefits include stimulating active student participation, developing problem-solving skills in a fun way, and promoting more meaningful learning. By integrating playfulness into the teaching of modular congruence, this work aims not only to enrich mathematical learning but also to provide a stimulating and motivating educational environment, contributing to the cognitive and intellectual development of students in elementary education. This work was conducted in the public school system with the primary objective of encouraging girls to take an interest in the exact sciences. This activity focused on modular congruence, a mathematical concept, seeking to present and demonstrate it in a practical way to the students by working with the verification systems of barcodes through practical examples. The intention was to highlight how magnificent mathematics can be, inspiring the students to perceive the beauty and applicability of this discipline in their lives. The focus on modular congruence offered a specific approach to show how mathematical concepts can be fascinating and relevant, providing a practical and engaging experience in the context of the exact sciences.