Contavox: a visão cega da matemática

Abstract

The object of this study is the Contavox educational game, designed for learning the four fundamental operations of Mathematics with blind people. The main objective was to analyze the signs of involvement and learning in the teaching process of the four fundamental operations of Mathematics, using the Contavox game. The theoretical framework is based on the studies of Professor José Antônio Borges, creator of the Dosvox System, host of the Contavox game, and on the work developed by the Electronic Computing Nucleus of the UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO. The methodological procedures took place through the use of computers, with the proper installation of the Dosvox System, and handling of the Contavox game; From the observation of the teaching and learning process of the participating students and from a recorded interview with their reports of perception of the results achieved with the use of the game. Contavox, with the completion of this research, became another innovative source for learning Mathematics, significantly contributing to the absorption of knowledge of the students involved.