Resolução de Problemas: A necessidade de formação continuada dos professores que ensinam matemática no Ensino Fundamental I e II

Abstract

This work aims to carry out an analysis on the importance of Problem Solving in Elementary Education. In the course of this study, strategies and paths emerged in which educators in the area of Mathematics can appropriate themselves to know and improve their views on the topic, as well as to become aware of how important it is to value the problem solving process. In the research carried out, other important factors in the process of knowledge and appropriation of the study were described by the great scholars of the theme, such as George Polya (1995) and Dante (2010), who defend the teaching-learning process using mathematical problems, already that the human being is challenged to solve problems constantly in his life. These facts can influence both math teachers and their students. We present a brief profile of teachers who work in elementary school, pointing out the need for continuing education in the area of Mathematics, especially for professionals who work in the early years. We show concepts, types, goals and suggestions for how the teacher can use problem solving in the classroom. And, we also expose how students in the early years begin to perceive a mathematical problem. Finally, we suggest an Educational Product through continuous training, in order to assist and enrich the methods used by teachers in their daily school practices.