DISCUSSION CIRCLE FOR THE TEACHING-LEARNING OF STATISTICS

Abstract

Conceptual appropriation is central to the teaching-learning and development processes. The intellectual stage is expressed by writing, verbalization and the use of the object under construction,among other means of expression. This paper discusses the conceptual appropriation by means ofthe creation of collaborative situations in which the argumentative language mediates theconstruction of knowledge. Supported by Vygotsky’s cultural-historical theory, Discussion Circleis an activity that consists of presenting some conceptual questions for the class to discuss in smallgroups initially, and then in a larger group, at a general meeting. Hence, we present the centralideas and theoretical support for the development of this activity and comment on a practice thattook place during a course of Basic Statistics, part of the Teaching Program in Mathematics.Results indicate the conceptual development of students, which allows for the improvement ofelementary school mathematics’ teacher education in terms of statistics studies, which is a strategicmatter of importance for the broadening of society’s knowledge about this area.e arried out for this purpose