Problem solving from an interdisciplinary perspective

AUTHORS

Peter Palhares | palhares@ie.uminho.pt | University of Minho

Sandra Pereira | pg28002@alunos.uminho.pt | IE – University of Minho

SUMMARY

This article addresses a pedagogical intervention in the 1st Cycle, designed and implemented within the scope of Supervised Teaching Practice. The intervention carried out in the 1st year of schooling gave special importance to the motivation of students for the implemented activities and consequently for learning. The intervention focused on problem-solving from an interdisciplinary perspective, combining mathematics with stories. Problem-solving emerged in a creative environment, the aim being to meet the interests of students and provide meaningful learning.

KEYWORDS

interdisciplinarity, interest and motivation, meaningful learning

RELEVANT DATES

Published: 2017/07/29