Tarefas para uma educação financeira: um estudo

Abstract

This paper presents the elaboration, application and discussion of mathematical task sequence in order to raise reflections on Financial Education themes. The entire development of the research was based on the teaching and learning assumptions of Realistic Mathematics Education. It is a qualitative research of an interpretive nature. The sequence task application was carried out by the researcher, who was also the teacher, in a Philanthropic institution in Londrina-PR, where adolescents are in an unprotected social situation. The activity tried to arouse a rethinking of the teaching and learning practice and also discuss the objectives and competencies of Financial Education revealed by the students’ productions from its development and application. The work construction produced some indications that a classroom environment concerning the Realistic Mathematical Education provides the young some education, which, makes them become mathematically literate subjects, especially referring to financial situations.