Mathematics in the primary school: learning outside the classroom

Authors

  • Lina Fonseca Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Escola Superior de Educação , CIEC–Centro de Investigação em Estudos da Criança, Universidade do Minho  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8034-453X (unauthenticated)
  • Catarina Fernandes Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Escola Superior de Educação

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34624/id.v13i1.23846

Keywords:

Mathematics, learning outside the classroom, non-formal context, connections, collaborative work

Abstract

To attract primary school students to learn mathematics is a school’ goal, but it has not been an easy task. The connections between different content areas of knowledge and the use of non-formal contexts can be a means of achieving this goal. To respond to this challenge, a study was designed to understand how learning mathematics, outside the classroom, could involve and motivate students, as well as develop their ability to communicate. The results showed that work mathematics outdoor and to use tasks involving different curricular areas and real life positively influenced students who revealed to be more committed and motivated.

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Published

2021-02-11

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Desenvolvimento Curricular e Didática

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Mathematics in the primary school: learning outside the classroom. (2021). Indagatio Didactica, 13(1), 43-54. https://doi.org/10.34624/id.v13i1.23846