O uso de jogos no ensino da probabilidade: uma experiência em uma escola da zona rural do interior da Bahia

Abstract

This study analyzes the potential of using educational games in teaching Probability to 9th-grade students in a rural school in the interior of Bahia, Brazil. It is a qualitative research of exploratory and descriptive nature, which investigated how playful activities can support the construction of probabilistic concepts and help overcome common difficulties in this field. The intervention involved a didactic sequence composed of three introductory lessons and two game-based activities, combined with diagnostic and final questionnaires, written records, and teacher observation. The results indicated evidence of progress in conceptual understanding, logical reasoning, and student engagement with Mathematics. It was found that interactive practices, mediated by the teacher, make the content more meaningful, stimulate active participation, and foster the development of critical attitudes when facing situations of uncertainty.