A construção do conhecimento matemático na Educação Infantil

Abstract

This research has the general objective of analyzing the construction of mathematical knowledge in Early Childhood Education with children from kindergarten III of a teaching institution in the municipality of Naviraí-MS. The methodology used for the development of this research is qualitative and descriptive. Data collection took place through participant observation and a semi-structured interview with a preschool teacher. The results of the research show that the teaching of mathematics allows the child to have autonomy and ability to solve problems and conflicts of their day to day, being possible to acquire notions, when exploring the environment, through the action of speaking, interpreting, thinking, arranging and organize and in the various games provided by the educator. That said, it is indeed relevant that educational institutions that offer initial training and continuing education present theoretical, methodological and practical aspects in the elaboration and construction of games and games related to the development of mathematical notions so that the pedagogue(s) feel safe in the time to plan this experience for the children..