NEUROPLASTICITY BASED ON MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE IN ACADEMIC ENGINEERING
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt based on the experiences and stimuli it receives. This article discusses the relationship between neuroplasticity and mathematical practice in the context of higher education in Engineering, highlighting the relevance of this connection for strengthening learning and academic performance. The topic is justified by the cognitive demands of exact sciences courses and recent discoveries in neuroscience about the brain's ability to reorganize itself based on stimuli such as mathematical study. The main objective is to demonstrate how the systematic practice of mathematics can stimulate structural and functional changes in the brains of engineering students, favoring logical reasoning, working memory and attention. To this end, an exploratory bibliographical study was carried out, with a survey of articles published between 2009 and 2025 on the ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed, SciELO and Google Scholar databases. The selection of studies used the descriptors "neuroplasticity", "mathematics", "learning" and "engineering", always combined with the Boolean operator "AND". The results show that continuous engagement with mathematical activities strengthens neural connections and improves cognitive efficiency. Evidence highlights that this type of practice promotes the activation of specific brain areas and contributes to the development of essential skills for training engineers. In addition, by understanding the concept of neuroplasticity, students tend to adopt a growth mindset and become more resilient in the face of academic challenges. Thus, integrating mathematical practices in the light of neuroscience can transform the teaching-learning process in engineering, promoting more solid, adaptable and effective learning.
NEUROPLASTICITY BASED ON MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE IN ACADEMIC ENGINEERING
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.317572517075
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Palavras-chave: Learning; Engineering; Mathematics; Neuroplasticity
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Keywords: Learning; Engineering; Mathematics; Neuroplasticity
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Abstract:
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize and adapt based on the experiences and stimuli it receives. This article discusses the relationship between neuroplasticity and mathematical practice in the context of higher education in Engineering, highlighting the relevance of this connection for strengthening learning and academic performance. The topic is justified by the cognitive demands of exact sciences courses and recent discoveries in neuroscience about the brain's ability to reorganize itself based on stimuli such as mathematical study. The main objective is to demonstrate how the systematic practice of mathematics can stimulate structural and functional changes in the brains of engineering students, favoring logical reasoning, working memory and attention. To this end, an exploratory bibliographical study was carried out, with a survey of articles published between 2009 and 2025 on the ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed, SciELO and Google Scholar databases. The selection of studies used the descriptors "neuroplasticity", "mathematics", "learning" and "engineering", always combined with the Boolean operator "AND". The results show that continuous engagement with mathematical activities strengthens neural connections and improves cognitive efficiency. Evidence highlights that this type of practice promotes the activation of specific brain areas and contributes to the development of essential skills for training engineers. In addition, by understanding the concept of neuroplasticity, students tend to adopt a growth mindset and become more resilient in the face of academic challenges. Thus, integrating mathematical practices in the light of neuroscience can transform the teaching-learning process in engineering, promoting more solid, adaptable and effective learning.
- Ágatha Christina Machado de Souza
- Ana Carolina Cellular Massone
