Dramatemática: Theater and Math

Abstract

The present work articulates Theater with Mathematics Education from the elaboration of an extension course entitled Dramatemática. The course, lasting ten meetings, was held at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, aimed at teachers in the early years, graduated in Mathematics, Pedagogy and/or Normal Course with teaching activities in Mathematics in the early years. For the development of the research, the guiding question was considered: How can the articulation of theater and Mathematics, from theatrical and/or dramatic games, contribute to the formation of Mathematics teachers working in the early years? To answer this question, theatrical language activities were applied and situations were proposed in which Mathematics was presented in a lively and contextualized way. We established a collaborative group aimed at sharing knowledge and, with the application of theatrical and/or dramatic games, we were able to develop the critical, collaborative and creative potential of the participants involved. The research carried out had a qualitative nature and, to obtain the data, participant observation, continuous records, recording of meetings and the final evaluation of the course were carried out. After completing the course, two educational artifacts were created: a didactic sequence, with a collection of lesson plans, and a diary containing the reports of teachers who participated in Dramatemática