Didactic activity on addition and subtraction of fractions based on the Problem-Based Learning Methodology

In this article, a theoretical study concerning the difficulty in learning the topic of addition and subtraction of fractions was carried out. To achieve this, a review of Brazilian literature was executed. This review revealed the nonexistence of didactic activities regarding simultaneously the tea...

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Authors: Gonçalves, Tânia Maria Nunes, Ferreira, Thaís Maria
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2023
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES)
Repository:Educação Matemática Debate
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.periodicos.unimontes.br:article/7377
Online Access:https://www.periodicos.unimontes.br/index.php/emd/article/view/7377
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Frações Equivalentes
Adição e Subtração de Frações
Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas
Raciocínio Lógico
Equivalent Fractions
Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Problem-Based Learning
Logical Thinking
Fracciones Equivalentes
Adición y Sustracción de Fracciones
Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas
Razonamiento Lógico
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Summary:In this article, a theoretical study concerning the difficulty in learning the topic of addition and subtraction of fractions was carried out. To achieve this, a review of Brazilian literature was executed. This review revealed the nonexistence of didactic activities regarding simultaneously the teaching of addition (subtraction) of fractions and the development of logical thinking, curiosity and the capacity to argue coherently. Henceforth, from this resulted an opportunity to produce a new activity, that could be promptly used by teachers of elementary school. To create this activity, a methodology which stimulates logical thinking and generates meaningful learning of contents was used, Problem-Based Learning (PBL).