“A vida tem preço?”: reflexões a partir da Educação Matemática Crítica na formação inicial

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https://doi.org/10.30612/tangram.v8i1.19614

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Exploração de Problemas, Proposição de Problemas, Sociopolítico e cultural

Abstract

This article explores a mathematical situation from a critical and contextualized approach in teaching and learning, based on the Critical Multicontextual Exploration of Problems (CMEP) methodology. The central proposal was to problematize the value of life through a critical analysis of social and economic issues, using as a starting point the text “Does Life Have a Price?” by Skovsmose. The research was conducted with a group of 15 students from a Mathematics Teaching Degree program at a Public University in Paraíba, Brazil, and was based on a qualitative approach, with students reflecting on economic decisions and their social impacts. During the activity, students discussed topics such as cost-benefit analysis in business decisions, the implications of economic crises, corruption, and risk behaviors, such as drunk driving. Additionally, they were encouraged to propose mathematical problems, linking mathematical knowledge with sociopolitical issues. The results showed that, through problematization, students were able to integrate their mathematical knowledge with their experiences and social contexts, generating reflections on economic relationships and their consequences. The research reinforces the importance of a Mathematics education that goes beyond technical skills, fostering the development of critical and aware citizens, capable of understanding and intervening in the social and economic dynamics surrounding them. CMEP proved to be an effective methodology for promoting meaningful and transformative teaching.

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Author Biographies

Maurício Alves Nascimento, UEPB

Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB)

Jair Dias de Abreu, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba - UEPB

Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (PPGECEM-UEPB)

Tiêgo dos Santos Freitas, UEPB

Professor e Pesquisador

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Published

2025-09-14

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Nascimento, M. A., Abreu, J. D. de, & Freitas, T. dos S. (2025). “A vida tem preço?”: reflexões a partir da Educação Matemática Crítica na formação inicial. TANGRAM - Revista De Educação Matemática, 8(1), e025016. https://doi.org/10.30612/tangram.v8i1.19614

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Vol. 8 (2025)

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EDIÇÃO TEMÁTICA: EDUCAÇÃO MATEMÁTICA CRÍTICA

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