O uso da matemática de matriz africana em salas de aulas dos anos iniciais da educação básica: o desenvolvimento de práticas antirracistas

Abstract

This research presents a proposal reflections on the contribution of Afro-Brazilian and African culture as shapers of society and the role of black individuals as historical subjects and producers of knowledge, especially in the context of Mathematics. The importance of Laws 10.639/03 and 11.645/08 is discussed, which make the teaching of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture and Indigenous Peoples' Culture mandatory in the basic education curriculum. The incorporation of mathematical ideas originating from African cultures, particularly in Mathematics Education, is considered relevant for the development of anti-racist practices. The influence of African culture enhances the teaching and learning of Mathematics, based on the perspective of ethnomathematics. The proposed methodology is based on Peirce's semiotics and utilizes Thought Experiments as a teaching methodology for certain concepts mathematics developed in Africa. Along with the dissertation, an educational product is presented with activities involving concepts and/or mathematical problems developed from African culture.