A História da trigonometria e uma aproximação com a sala de aula

Abstract

This study aims to conduct a bibliographic review on the History of Trigonometry and its application in the classroom, proposing a connection between the history of this discipline and Mathematics education. The research covers topics such as the origins of Trigonometry among Egyptians and Babylonians, its development in Greece by figures like Aristarchus of Samos, Hipparchus of Nicaea, and Ptolemy, as well as Hindu and Arab contributions. Subsequently, it discusses the use of the History of Mathematics as a methodological tool in teaching, suggesting the application of the History of Trigonometry as a means to facilitate the construction of mathematical knowledge. The study’s main finding presents the History of Trigonometry as a methodological resource and demonstrates how we can connect the historical context of Trigonometry to the classroom setting.