The teaching of the multiplication algorithm through the use of the roman abacus

  • Wilter Freitas Ibiapina Universidade Federal do Cariri (UFCA). Brejo Santo, Ceará, Brasil. 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24109/2176-6681.rbep.99i252.3484
Keywords: roman abacus, mathematics teaching, multiplication.

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a study on the implementation of an alternative approach to teaching multiplication, based on the use the roman abacus, carried with 2nd-year-elementary school students. The chosen methodological approach is the qualitative research, justified by the suitability of the analyzed object to the goals of this research mode. Furthermore, regarding the procedures, the investigation can be understood as a action-research, which is developed within the school environment. The instruments used to collect data were: observation, logbook, questionnaires, interviews and document analysis. Thus, based on the results, the pedagogical use of the roman abacus can be proposed for the teaching of the multiplication algorithm.

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Author Biography

Wilter Freitas Ibiapina, Universidade Federal do Cariri (UFCA). Brejo Santo, Ceará, Brasil. 

Mestre em Ensino de Ciências Naturais e Matemática pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil.

Published
02-08-2018
How to Cite
FREITAS IBIAPINA, W. The teaching of the multiplication algorithm through the use of the roman abacus. Brazilian Journal of Pedagogical Studies , v. 99, n. 252, 2 Aug. 2018.
Issue
Vol 99 No 252 (2018)
Section
Relatos de Experiência

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