The Education, Outreach and Innovation (ED&I) project brings together academic research, innovation, and educational dissemination to impact the teaching and learning of Mathematics. Its goal is to strengthen mathematical foundations and integrate technology into Mathematics education, covering the entire span of Basic Education, from 1st grade of Elementary School through the 12th grade of High School.
All actions are research-driven and innovation-oriented, with a focus on pedagogical practices and technological resources that promote inclusive learning.
Led by Marcelo Firer (UNICAMP) and Rúbia Amaral (UNESP)
This initiative aims to expand the mathematical vocabulary in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) by creating a dictionary of mathematical terms and producing more than 1,000 videos with fully commented solutions to all Mathematics questions from the Brazilian National High School Exam (ENEM). The project includes the development of tools adapted for the Deaf community and, above all, seeks to train Deaf educators capable of effectively applying a Mathematics pedagogy in Libras.
With the objective of strengthening the Mathematics curriculum in Elementary School (grades 1–9), this line of action focuses on developing tools to support both students and teachers. These include student-oriented learning resources, classroom support materials for teachers, and teacher training initiatives. Among its goals is the creation of support materials for learning recovery in arithmetic and fractions, promoting greater student autonomy. This project complements previous work focused on the training of early-grade Elementary School teachers.
This subproject is already underway with students from USP and aims to organically incorporate computational resources into mathematics teaching. The goal is to enable the exploration of real-world problems whose complexity genuinely requires computational tools.
The name “School of Talents” speaks for itself: a program that accompanies talented high school students from across the country, enabling them to realize their creative potential in mathematics. Developed in partnership with the Instituto Principia, the program will involve researchers from several universities. The approach has already been consolidated by the partner institution in the fields of Physics and Neuroscience.
How does participation in immersion activities in a FABLAB, involving digital fabrication technologies, contribute to the understanding of geometric concepts and to strengthening the interaction between university, school, and community? This initiative aims to provide both the academic community and the general public with an immersive experience in the FABLAB environment through the exploration of 3D printing and laser cutting. The project focuses on activities centered on the exploration of Geometry concepts, fostering dialogue with society and promoting interaction among university, school, and community.
How do continuing education processes, integrating Geometry, the STEAM approach, and maker culture, influence teachers’ pedagogical practices and the development of teaching activities in Basic Education? The Rio Claro Outreach Center will include public school teachers receiving scholarships, who will take part in CBG activities. These teachers will participate in ongoing training activities through regular weekly meetings and will develop activities within their schools. The project’s goals include: continuing education focused on Geometry concepts in Basic and Higher Education; training in the STEAM approach in Education; use of 3D printers and laser cutters; and the development of teaching materials.
How does the implementation of STEAM-based activities in school contexts and outreach spaces impact student engagement and learning in mathematics and related fields in Basic Education? The STEAM approach is an interdisciplinary educational methodology that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Activities based on the STEAM approach and maker culture will be developed in partner schools. In addition, the physical spaces of the Outreach Centers will host Basic Education students for exploration and immersion in the environment and activities developed.
To what extent does the production and use of tactile teaching materials, developed through digital fabrication, contribute to the dissemination and learning of geometric concepts by visually impaired students? We aim to create materials for visually impaired individuals, exploring tactile resources to support the learning of mathematical concepts, especially in Geometry. One of the objectives is the development of Mathematics teaching kits (including Geometry) to be distributed in public schools in the state of São Paulo.
Mathematics textbooks, within the context of the PNLD – National Textbook and Teaching Materials Program, are present in almost all Brazilian public schools. The analysis of Geometry in these materials is one of the focuses of the research group teorEMA – Interlocutions between Geometry and Mathematics Education. In this context, research will be conducted to analyze Geometry content in textbooks, the teacher’s work mediated and influenced by these materials, and the interaction between students and textbooks.
The actions planned for the Knowledge Dissemination Hubs include educational experiences based on hands-on and inquiry-based approaches, using digital technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D printers, and laser cutters. These initiatives engage with contemporary perspectives in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education and with the maker culture, seeking to expand student and public engagement with geometric and mathematical concepts.
The availability of these resources also supports the production of scientific content suitable for circulation across different media, including digital platforms, social networks, and traditional communication outlets.
The Knowledge Dissemination Hubs also play a central role in the initial and continuing education of Basic and Higher Education teachers. Planned actions include training focused on the pedagogical use of digital technologies in mathematics teaching, aiming to broaden teachers’ instructional repertoire and foster practices aligned with contemporary educational contexts. These initiatives reinforce ED&I’s commitment to improving teaching and learning conditions in public schools.
Among its outreach actions, CBG’s involvement in the International Mathematical Union (IMU) and International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) Klein Project stands out. This initiative seeks to bridge contemporary mathematical research and high school education. The participation of CBG researchers in organizing workshops, producing teaching materials, and fostering collaborations between mathematicians and educators aims to expand access for teachers and high school students to up-to-date mathematical knowledge connected to the school curriculum.
Overall, the ED&I vertical is consolidated as a strategic space within CBG, integrating mathematics education, science communication, and pedagogical innovation. Through a multifaceted approach, it seeks to contribute to the expansion of scientific culture, the promotion of accessibility and inclusion, and the strengthening of student and teacher education.
The actions developed within the Knowledge Dissemination Hubs are organized according to different target audiences, with specific initiatives for Basic Education students, Basic and Higher Education teachers, as well as undergraduate students.