Mathematical modeling in the initial years as a perspective for mathematics teaching: a brief history of Brazilian publications in journals (from 2009 to 2018)¹

ABSTRACT

This article presents an overview of scientific productions related to mathematical modeling in the initial years of elementary education in Brazil as a new perspective for Mathematics teaching concerning the period from 2009 to 2018. This research was developed according to the criteria of the qualitative research, using the descriptive and analytical methods and aspects of a research called state of the art. The process of collecting and recording data was carried out using audiovisual means and materials: research at online libraries pertaining to four journals of the Mathematical Education field, Mathematical Education Bulletin (BOLEMA - Boletim de Educação Matemática), Mathematical Education Study and Research Group (GEPEM - Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Educação Matemática) of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Mathematical Education Research (EMP - Educação Matemática Pesquisa) and Zetetiké, as well as the use of the Microsoft Office Word Software, for filtering and analyzing data during the investigative period. One the key objectives having been identified, they were developed by the research, methodologies and activities adopted, reaching the results found. The analysis of such articles allowed for the understanding of how mathematical modeling has been used as an innovative approach to teach this discipline and towards other areas of knowledge, revealing minimal scientific production on the subject and the need for incentives towards development of new research in the field.

Keywords:
Mathematics Education; Mathematical Modeling; Initial Years of Elementary School; Journals; Overview