Matemática na escola: prática interdisciplinar apoiada pela Teoria da Atividade

Abstract

This research was constructed using the Interdisciplinarity between Mathematics and Physics, focusing on Mathematics Education. We use the precepts of qualitative research, more precisely following the patterns of Action Research (THIOLLENT, 1994), together with the theoretical basis of Activity Theory (LEONTIEV, 1959). During the research we developed a way of working together concepts of Mathematics and Physics, with the focus on student learning allied to the approach of a social problem, which is required by Action Research and also by Theory of Activity. The research was applied in a first year high school class and the concepts worked with the students were of Energy and Function. During the research, a visit was made to an electric power generation plant, which operates in the Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (SHP) model, in the municipality of Lima Duarte. We carry out activities with the students' own light bills, as a complement to the activities on the contents. The research had as objective to work school concepts associated to the reality of the student and we obtained positive conclusions of the research, and we had acceptance on the part of the class. Thus we observe students developing important concepts for their development as citizens.