THE USE OF GAMIFICATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE SAEB MATHEMATICS TEST: EXPERIENCES DURING THE PROGRAMA DE RESIDÊNCIA PEDAGÓGICA

Abstract

This paper addresses the application of gamification as a teaching strategy to assist 9th-grade elementary school students in preparing for the Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica (SAEB) test. The research was carried out within the scope of the Residência Pedagógica, at the partner school Escola Municipal de Educação Básica Prefeito Benício Ferreira Reis, located in the Distrito Pé Leve, in the municipality of Limoeiro de Anadia/AL. The study investigates how gamification, which involves incorporating game elements into educational contexts, can improve students' motivation, engagement, and performance during the preparation process for the SAEB assessment. As a methodology, the residents developed and implemented gamified strategies in the classroom environment, using elements such as scoring, virtual rewards, challenges, and competitions among students. The experience report describes the experiences lived during the application of the Caça ao Qr Code and the Quiz Matemático - dynamic gamified activities designed and applied, as well as the results observed. These outcomes may include improvements in student interest in the content, increased time spent studying, increased collaboration among students, and potentially improved performance on SAEB assessments.