O jogo de xadrez como um recurso no ensino e aprendizagem de matemática

Abstract

In this work, an analysis of the use of the game of chess in the teaching and learning of mathematics was carried out, seeking to answer the following guiding question: what learning possibilities can the game of chess provide to the student when it is related to mathematical content? Therefore, we elaborated some activities with problem situations to verify if in fact there are possibilities of mathematical learning. Based on studies by Kishimoto, Almeida, Mendes, among others. We seek to emphasize the benefits and contributions that the game of chess makes possible to the teaching of mathematics, as well as the cognitive development and the student's mathematical logical reasoning. This research, carried out in basic education, of a qualitative nature, aimed to better understand how and where the game of chess can be worked in the school environment, in order to improve the quality of teaching and innovate the pedagogical practice in mathematics. In the development of our activities, we discovered that the game of chess is related to the teaching of mathematics by presenting situations that require decision-making and logical reasoning. We also concluded that the organization of thought is essential to effectively reach a better solution to everyday problems and the game of chess can be a great ally to stimulate this idea.