DIFFERENT WOODEN CUBING METHODS

MATHEMATICAL KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZED WITH STUDENTS OF A DEGREE IN FIELD EDUCATION

Abstract

This article is interested in reporting about the mobilisation of different wood cubing methods with students from a degree in rural education class. Thus, we discuss an ethnomathematics experience in the training of rural teachers with the theme “Knowledge Mobilised in Wood Cubing,” in which we present mathematical models used for log cubing using the methods of Huber, Smalian, and Newton; the xylometer method; and a method that we investigated in a sawmill in the southeast region of Pará, in the municipality of Goianésia do Pará. With our experience, we highlight the importance of teaching mathematical knowledge related to contexts and local practices, enabling students to get involved in the proposed activities and learn new knowledge.