Pilne, the prehistoric island

the development of mathematics through an RPG

Abstract

Seeking to contextualize mathematics as suggested by the BNCC, this paper presents the application of a game developed in the Role Playing Game (RPG) format, aiming to immerse students in a prehistoric environment and to approach mathematics through survival needs, highlighting some of its practical applications. The activity was carried out with undergraduate students from the Mathematics Teacher Education program at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES). The main objective was to identify knowledge related to the development of mathematics that emerged from the interaction with the game, such as the creation of counting systems, the practical use of basic operations, and the construction of artifacts. The experience showed that the use of RPGs enabled participants to spontaneously recognize several mathematical concepts, leading to the conclusion that the game Pilne may become a promising pedagogical resource capable of integrating diverse mathematical contents.