Desafios e benefícios da implementação da gamificação no ensino da matemática: perspectiva dos professores da região metropolitana do Recife.

Abstract

This study analyzes the challenges and benefits of applying gamification strategies in mathematics education, with special attention to the perspective of teachers in the metropolitan region of Recife. The research contextualizes the need for innovation in the field of education, exploring gamified strategies that promote engagement and academic performance. The research is based on contemporary theoretical contributions, such as those of Jacques (2023), who highlights gamification as a driver of learning, and Silva and Silva Júnior (2023), who address its relationship with the development of creativity and critical thinking. Using a qualitative approach, with data collected through an online questionnaire, the study confirmed, in the context of the Metropolitan Region of Recife, the effectiveness of gamification as a tool to increase student engagement and motivation. As a relevant result, it was concluded that teachers face structural challenges, such as a lack of technological resources, but highlighted gamification as a viable and promising strategy to improve mathematics education in the region. The research contributes to the fields of communication and creative industries by providing a contextualized analysis of the impact of gamification and confirming its relevance in different educational settings.