Matofobia: uma breve abordagem sobre as dificuldades no ensino da Matemática.

Abstract

This work aimed to learn the main difficulties students in the classroom and observe their behavior in relation to the fear of mathematics from the 1st to the 3rd year of high school in a school located in the State of Paraíba. The research began with a brief review of the origin of mathematics; why it is so important to society and the difficulties in teaching and learning mathematics. The definition of Matophobia was also investigated; the main factors that cause this fear and what it influences in the community in which the students are inserted. The main action was the work of a research medium applied to the students, which those of this main work. Finally, it was proposed that the theme addressed in this research frequently worked with teachers who already work also in the classroom to become professionals in the area. Thus, improvements in mathematics teaching will be more effective.