Uma reflexão a respeito de algumas concepções acerca da matemática e o seu ensino apresentadas por professores que atuam na educação básica

Abstract

This paper seeks to reflect on some conceptions of mathematics and its teaching given by teachers working in Primary Education (final years of elementary school and high school). The research carried out qualitatively, was developed with teachers working in public schools in the region of Cornélio Procópio, and the data collection was developed through semi-structured interviews and the analysis was based on the assumptions of Content Analysis. The purpose of investigating these conceptions is that, according to some researchers in the field of mathematics education, they influence the way educators will teach mathematics, in the actions of teachers are mediated by concepts, so this knowledge is relevant and should be studied and analyzed. From this research it was possible to perceive some limitations in these knowledge, showing that training actions are needed to enable these individuals to broaden these knowledge, thus contributing to the development of their teaching practices.