Jogo moinho: trilha: trabalhando matemática com jogos de alinhamento

Abstract

This study aims to present a teaching material, the Moinho Game – Trilha: working mathematics with alignment games, developed by the project “Sem mais nem menos”, linked to the Federal University of Alagoas (Ufal), where the project demonstrates how playful and interactive games can transform the perception of Mathematics in the classroom. The material was designed to develop fundamental skills, such as logical reasoning, critical thinking and creative problem-solving, through a game that explores arithmetic and geometric concepts, including sequence, perfect squares, points, vertices, sides, center and alignment strategies based on planning and logic. The project was executed in two formats. In the virtual version, which involved 147 students and 15 teachers from different states of Brazil, a live on Instagram demonstrated the rules and construction of the game, accompanied by a questionnaire for evaluation. The feedback received contributed to adjustments and improvements in the material. In the in-person version, adapted for elementary and high school students from the public school system in Alagoas, the activity was attended by 72 students, allowing direct observation of interactions and learning. The results obtained in both versions highlighted the success of the proposal in achieving its pedagogical objectives, showing that Mathematics can be taught in a creative and contextualized way. Teachers and students reported that the game facilitated the understanding of mathematical concepts and promoted greater interest in the subject. This study inspires the creation of active methodologies that integrate Mathematics into the daily lives of students, promoting a more meaningful and attractive approach. The initiative reinforces the importance of combining innovation, playfulness and collaboration to enrich the teaching and learning of Mathematics.