Computer program for mathematical study of arrays

Abstract

This experience report originated in the need to develop an assessing method for a student
with visual impairments and, at the same time, to enable his inclusion. The teacher was working on the
content of arrays with the 3rd year class (2011) of the Technical Computing Integrated Course on the
Campo Mourão Campus, at the Federal Technological University of Paraná. In this class, there was a
student with visual impairments. To adapt the educational material, the student himself proposed to create a computer program using Java language. Since the program was conducted during after school
activities and presented to other classmates, the policy of inclusion was applied in an effective and
productive manner, making a more enjoyable class for all. The result was satisfactory: it was possible to
evaluate the student learning, provide a casual and more interesting Mathematics class for the entire
group and, more important, show that in spite of limitations, everyone is able to learn - you only have
to use creativity, dedication and love for the craft of teaching.