TEACHING MATHEMATICS: VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS INCLUDING THE SIGHTED ONES

Abstract

This research analyzes the influence of the mathematical content “Cartesian Plan” adapted to the
game “Battleship” on the learning of students with visual impairment in the 2nd year of high school in
a Brazilian Public School, verifying their school performance in teaching situations for sighted
students. Through a qualitative approach focused on a case study, the research involved semistructured interviews with professor and students, adaptation of the mathematical content to the game
"Battleship" and its application to visually impaired students with evaluative assessment, following the
stage of class planning given to those who can see in the classroom. The results allowed us to verify
that the learning of the content with application of the game both with visually impaired students and
with the sighted ones were satisfactory. However, it was observed that, despite this experience lived
by students with visual impairment, most of them do not feel included in the school environment. This
research reveals the need for teachers and students to expand inclusive activities with teaching
materials accessible to simultaneous teaching with the sighted students and students with visual
impairments.