Mathematical Modeling and Financial Education: a possible integration in the development of students' criticality

Abstract

This article focuses on mathematical modeling and problem solving in the context of Financial Education in the pre-university entrance exam course in Duque de Caxias, in Rio de Janeiro. In the research of Results, a modeling consisted of investigation through mathematical themes related to interesting students, who were divided into groups. To contemplate the objective of describing and analyzing the mathematical modeling process experienced by the students and their potential criticisms, we carried out an action research composed of three teaching activities. The results lead to the conclusion that Financial Education offers circuits for modeling, in addition to involving the review and construction of mathematical concepts, the use or development of a critical approach with regard to consumption and social difficulties in Brazil.

Keywords

• mathematical modeling
• students
• financial education