Poker: uma proposta de atividade mediada por tecnologia para o ensino de probabilidade

Abstract

This work aims to present a little used method to approach probability content. The objective is also to prove the hypothesis created, which defends the use of technologies for teaching and understanding probabilistic calculations using the game of poker, in the form of Texas Hold’em. To prove the hypothesis, exploratory research was carried out, based on a specific situation. To assist in understanding and verifying the results, technology was used, in this case a poker calculator, the Poker Odds Calculator software. To verify the hypothesis, the responses of the participants were used, who are linked to UTFPR Toledo, being mathematics graduates, engineering students and teachers. Initially, the rules of the game were presented and how the calculations should be carried out during the research. Subsequently, activities were carried out with the players and, at the end, forms were filled out, which were used to verify the hypothesis created. All participants reported that the activity using the poker calculator helped in understanding the probabilistic content, proving the hypothesis created.