O ensino do conceito de ângulo: limites e possibilidades

Abstract

The aim of this research was to develop a pedagogical approach on angle concept development, based on the theoretical proposal called progressive abstraction developed by Michelmore and White (2000). An exploratory and experimental investigation was accomplished through a questionnaire and observations in loco, posing on how the teaching of this content is processed in Municipal Schools of Campina Grande (MSCG), in the sixth year of elementary schools and its approach in textbooks, having as reference the descriptors of Brazil Examination. We found out that most of the teachers do not approach angle concept in the year recommended by the oficial documents, not considering the idea of angle as a turn or changing direction. While the analysis of the three books most used in schools showed that only one was according to the descriptors of Brazil Examination. Taking those aspects for granted, we elaborated an initial pedagogical approach, applied in a 6th year class of MSCG, whose result was evaluated through a pre-test and a post-test, as well as participant observations were made, verifying the adequacy of the pedagogical proposal related to cognitive and affective aspects, showing that it is viable, both with regard to costs and to time and its application in the available physical spaces in traditional classrooms. After the application in the classroom, we made minor adjustments in the initial pedagogical approach. We presented the results attached.