The influence of the Portuguese language to interpret and understand mathematical utterances.

ABSTRACT

This research approaches the influence of the Portuguese language in the Mathematics discipline and involves concepts of

how reading and interpretation make a diff erence in the understanding of mathematical questions in elementary school. In

fact, it is believed that an articulated practice of teaching-learning both Portuguese language and Mathematics privileges

the student’s success, since it allows overcoming difficulties related to the interpretation of the math problems statements.

Thus, effective an effective and meaningful learning takes place when students understand what they read, which makes

it easier to internalize the concepts that involve mathematics, and also helps in the understanding that even though they

are opposing disciplines, they complement each other.

KEYWORDS: Portuguese language; Mathematics; understanding; interpretation.