Modelagem matemática e meio ambiente: abordagens recentes na educação matemática

Abstract

The growing concern for the environment and the consequences of global warming have led to a greater integration of environmental topics in education. In this context, Mathematical Modeling emerges as a valuable approach in Mathematics education to address environmental issues, enabling the analysis of real data and the development of critical thinking skills in the learning process of mathematical concepts. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the environment and Mathematical Modeling by analyzing articles published in the proceedings of the VIII and IX Paranaense Meeting on Modeling in Mathematics Education and the XI National Conference on Modeling in Mathematics Education. The methodology involved selecting and analyzing articles to identify how environmental issues have been incorporated into Mathematics teaching through Modeling activities, considering aspects such as the study's objective, the presence of research questions, the environmental topic addressed, and the Modeling activities developed. As a result, we found that, although the studies integrate both Modeling and environmental topics, their primary focus varies: some emphasize discussing mathematical concepts, others concentrate on environmental issues, and some prioritize offering students the experience of engaging in Modeling activities and conducting investigations. Finally, we provide suggestions for classroom activities in Basic Education, covering topics such as household waste production and deforestation in the Amazon.