Unveiling the mysteries of the man who counted: how to present the teaching of mathematics in a playful way

como apresentar o ensino de matemática de forma lúdica

Abstract

Historically, the teaching and learning process of mathematics portrays difficulties on the part of both students and teachers, which highlights the need for new and different ways to arouse the curiosity of those who know or want to know about it. Thinking about this, this report presents the extension project that has been developed at the Federal  University  of Technology – Paraná, Campus de Medianeira, which disseminated the book "Man who counted", authored by the memorable mathematician Júlio César de Mello e Souza Malba Tahan. With the intention of presenting mathematics in an attractive and relaxed way, the project entitled “Unveiling the mysteries of the man who counted” combines mystery, involvement and knowledge by exploring the book's problems, approaching mathematical concepts  in different context, detailing the theory in the intriguing search for a solution. Involving more than 200 students from public schools and 24 academics from UTFPR, in addition to bringing mathematics from a new perspective, the project also managed to bring it to everyone involved, equally enchanting those who prepared it, revealing itself to be of great importance in the formation of academics.