Mathematical Tasks in Mathematics Teacher Education

Keywords: Mathematical Tasks, Mathematics Teacher Education, Teachers' Education Actions, Teachers' Professional Learning

Abstract

Based on a diachronic movement of research and educational experiences, this article presents a text of a reflective and interpretative nature on educational actions and evidence resulting from them that allow understanding the role of work with mathematical tasks in/for Mathematics Teachers (MT) education. In this movement, three actions are highlighted in MT formative contexts, based on work with mathematical tasks: resolution and analysis of mathematical tasks; selection, adaptation, design and exploration of mathematical tasks; and reflections and discussions about working with tasks in the classroom. The elements that surround these actions show a dense and articulated framework that points to the potential of working with mathematical tasks for professional learning of MT. The problematized framework can guide the planning, implementation and evaluations of MT education programs and actions based on working with mathematical tasks, both in the field of research and practice.

Author Biographies

Márcia Cristina Costa Trindade Cyrino, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Docente do Departamento de Matemática e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Ciências e Educação Matemática da Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL. Londrina, Paraná, Brasil. E-mail: marciacyrino@uel.br. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4276-8395.

Everton José Goldoni Estevam, Universidade Estadual do Paraná - UNESPAR

Docente do Colegiado de Matemática e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Matemática - PRPGEM, da Universidade Estadual do Paraná - UNESPAR, Campus de Campo Mourão. E-mail: evertonjgestevam@gmail.com. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6433-5289.

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Published
2023-05-30
How to Cite
CYRINO, M. C. C. T.; ESTEVAM, E. J. G. Mathematical Tasks in Mathematics Teacher Education. Perspectivas da Educação Matemática, v. 16, n. 42, p. 1-30, 30 May 2023.
Section
Tarefas Matemáticas e a Aprendizagem Profissional Docente na Formação Inicial e