KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES IN COFFEE CULTIVATION IN ÁGUIA BRANCA - ES: AN ETHNOMATHEMATICAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This article sought to identify the mathematical knowledge present in the practices of conilon coffee production by family farmers in Águia Branca (ES), using the perspective of Ethnomathematics. The research, based on a visit to a rural property with a family tradition in coffee growing, aimed to analyze the integration between traditional knowledge, modern techniques and formal mathematics. The study identifies and describes the mathematical knowledge used by farmers in different stages of production, such as the calculation of the spacing between coffee trees, the estimation of production, the conversion of measurements and the use of non-conventional units, such as the "branch" to measure distances. The results demonstrate that mathematics is intrinsically linked to the daily practices of farmers, revealing a complex network of knowledge that is articulated with the local culture, family traditions and the socioeconomic context of the region. The research highlights the importance of Ethnomathematics as a tool to value traditional knowledge and promote a more contextualized and meaningful mathematics teaching for students, especially in rural areas with a strong agricultural tradition.