The role of mathematical experimentation in the development of creativity
Mathematics in Brazil is still predominantly taught from the perspective of transmission of knowledge, and differentiated practices are largely scarce in the classroom. In contrast to this concept, experimentation presents itself as an innovative methodology which puts students in the center of the...
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Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
2025-05-01
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| description | Mathematics in Brazil is still predominantly taught from the perspective of transmission of knowledge, and differentiated practices are largely scarce in the classroom. In contrast to this concept, experimentation presents itself as an innovative methodology which puts students in the center of the learning process, allowing them to create hypotheses, devise their own strategies, and develop their argumentation and creativity. Manipulatives support this process, enabling the exploration of diverse strategies and innovative solutions. From this perspective, the study sought to understand how the basic curriculum of Brazil (BNCC) and international guidance documents treat the relation between experimental activities and the development of creativity in students. To this end, a qualitative approach was adopted using documentary research to analyze the selected primary sources. The results indicate that mathematical creativity is promoted when pedagogical practices value reasoning, reflection and experimentation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-61c780da235e45ef8a6d334f2bee15d72025-08-20T03:07:34ZengUniversidade Estadual de Montes ClarosEducação Matemática Debate2526-61362025-05-0191711610.46551/emd.v9n17a1310010The role of mathematical experimentation in the development of creativityKarin Ritter Jelinek0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4853-2319Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Mathematics in Brazil is still predominantly taught from the perspective of transmission of knowledge, and differentiated practices are largely scarce in the classroom. In contrast to this concept, experimentation presents itself as an innovative methodology which puts students in the center of the learning process, allowing them to create hypotheses, devise their own strategies, and develop their argumentation and creativity. Manipulatives support this process, enabling the exploration of diverse strategies and innovative solutions. From this perspective, the study sought to understand how the basic curriculum of Brazil (BNCC) and international guidance documents treat the relation between experimental activities and the development of creativity in students. To this end, a qualitative approach was adopted using documentary research to analyze the selected primary sources. The results indicate that mathematical creativity is promoted when pedagogical practices value reasoning, reflection and experimentation.https://www.periodicos.unimontes.br/index.php/emd/article/view/8450mathematical experimentationmanipulativesreflectioncreativity |
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