Teaching Resources Using Recycled Materials for Teaching Mathematics to Middle School Students (Original)

Abstract

The need for innovative and accessible approaches compels us to explore and search for new and effective tools that contribute to the successful development of the teaching-learning process, especially in subjects such as mathematics that are challenging and difficult for middle school students. This article aims to promote the use of recycled materials as teaching resources in teaching mathematics to these students, exploring how everyday waste objects can be transformed into effective tools to facilitate the understanding of mathematical concepts. The results confirm that recycled materials contribute to environmental sustainability, improve student motivation and meaningful learning, and contribute to a greater understanding and reinforcement of new knowledge. The use of sustainable and low-cost teaching resources can optimize mathematics teaching. This approach reinforces the importance of teacher creativity by proposing viable alternatives for more dynamic, environmentally friendly, and effective teaching. A quantitative approach was used as methodology, involving the collection and analysis of numerical data. A theoretical review was used to substantiate and contextualize the topic, and instruments were validated using expert criteria.