Abstract

ABREU, Marisa Pereira de; MELO, Rayane de Jesus Santos  and  BARBOSA, Mauro Guterres. Narratives of teachers who teach Mathematics: a look at difficulties and teaching methods used in the Final Years of Elementary School. Ensino em Re-Vista [online]. 2023, vol.30, e020.  Epub Dec 22, 2023. ISSN 1983-1730.  https://doi.org/10.14393/er-v30a2023-20.

This article analyzed the difficulties faced in the classroom by teachers who teach mathematics in the Final Years of Elementary School and investigated the teaching methods they use, observing whether they stimulate and awaken in the student the desire and interest in studying mathematics. The data collection took place through interviews with six teachers who work in public schools in Itapecuru Mirim (Maranhão). Based on the results, it was possible to understand that the difficulties faced are related to the lack of knowledge in reading and writing and the lack of mastery of the basic operations of mathematics by the students; the lack of infrastructure at the school; and the lack of family support in this process. As for the methods, it was found that they use the method of exposure by the teacher, but seek other teaching methods in order to stimulate and awaken the students' interest.

Keywords : Elementary Education; Mathematics teaching; Teachers' narrative; Teaching methods.

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