Abstract
This article aims to discuss the use of playful activities proposed for teaching mathematics, having the school as a training space of subjectivities. The focus of our analysis turns to the subject produced by the playful discourse and its interlocution with neoliberalism, based in studies of Michel Foucault and his commentators. From the Discourse Analysis in the perspective of this philosopher, we analyzed XI ENEM's annals (National Meeting of Mathematics Education) published studies. The statements that we highlight point to possible interweavings between the playful practices and the characteristics of neoliberalism, as the ability to build their own ideas, or think independently, be active in the construction of knowledge, have confidence, be an entrepreneur of himself, having freedom to make decisions, compete and be a consumer subject. This analysis allowed us to another look at the naturalized truths, practices, and research in the field of Mathematics Education.
Keywords:
Mathematics Education; Playful Subject; Neoliberalism