A resolução de problemas e a experimentação investigativa nas orientações curriculares para o ensino fundamental e médio no Brasil

In this article, we aim to discuss the general principles proposed by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, with respect to experimentation and problem solving which are contained in the Curricular Guidelines for Elementary and Middle School in the fields of Science/Biology (BRASIL, 1997a; 1997b; 2002; 2006). In this context, we define our research as a case study because we conduct documentary research based on official diplomas. From the analyzes of the ideas present in the documents, we believe that the pedagogical practices will possibly be kept away from the Curricular Guidelines, because teachers are not mere executors of educational policies, but reinterpret them, adapting them according to their experiences, interests and values.