Abstract

VIANA, Odaléa Aparecida. A avaliação em geometria espacial feita pelo Simave. Est. Aval. Educ. [online]. 2010, vol.21, n.47, pp.505-530. ISSN 0103-6831.

This paper is based on theoretical assumptions of the psychology of mathematics teaching, and it has the following objectives: (a) to analyze mathematical questions related to spatial geometry, from the 9th grade of elementary school and 3rd grade of middle school, of the Proeb/Simave tests given in 2006, 2007 and 2008, concerning the way information is presented, the required conceptual structure, the level of conceptual formation in geometry, and the spatial abilities needed; and (b) to analyze the students' performance in these questions. It was observed that most questions required an elementary level of conceptual formation; the required ability (turning into a plane) was of low complexity and the problems demanded few relations. The percentage of correct answers in spatial geometry was around 41 %, a performance that is not considered very satisfactory. It is hoped that steps will be taken to improve the results in spatial geometry, and that some descriptors of Reference Matrixes related to Space and Form and Magnitudes and Measures will be revised.

Keywords : Learning Assessment; Basic Education; Mathematical Concept; Geometry Teaching.

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