Methodology for Trigonometric Problem Solving

Abstract

This study reflects the methodology for solving trigonometric problems at the Instituto Superior Técnico Militar in Luanda, Republic of Angola. In this research, the studied problematic had as objective the elaboration of a methodological strategy that aimed at the contribution of the researcher in the improvement of the teaching-learning process of problem solving by applying trigonometry in the Engineering courses. The methodological approach for research design is quantitative-qualitative (mixed). For the theoretical foundation, an analysis and brief interpretation of the main works on problem solving was carried out, with emphasis on Polya's. Results and conclusions identified the difficulties of cadets and teachers, as well as a proposal for a methodological strategy.