Difficulties faced by early years teachers in the application of mathematical games in elementary school
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https://doi.org/10.1590/SciELOPreprints.14800Keywords:
mathematical games, teacher difficulties, elementary education, active pedagogy, learningAbstract
This study aims to investigate the difficulties encountered by teachers of the early years of Elementary School in applying mathematical games in the teaching-learning process. The research was conducted at a public school in Macapá-AP, with the participation of teachers from 1st to 5th grade. A qualitative approach was employed, with semi-structured interviews and questionnaires used to assess teachers’ perceptions of the use of games as a pedagogical tool. The results indicate that although teachers recognize the importance of games in promoting active learning, many face challenges related to lack of adequate training, resistance to changing traditional practices, and the scarcity of material resources. Furthermore, most teachers reported difficulties in effectively integrating games into the curriculum, especially in terms of perceiving their impact on the development of students’ mathematical skills. It is concluded that there is a need for more investment in continuous teacher training and in providing adequate materials to overcome these obstacles and enhance the benefits of mathematical games in teaching mathematics.
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