Números primos: uma fórmula geradora

Abstract

The work presented here aims to investigate the prime numbers and some of their characteristics and properties, among them a formula generating prime numbers. For this purpose, bibliographical researches were carried out, thus introducing concepts of arithmetic as well as theorems and their respective demonstrations in order to clarify the subject matter. In the context of the program this work is directed to the regent teacher, as a way to improve his knowledge, for students at the level of the Olympiad or even for students of medium level who have an interest in the subject in question. In this sense, a questionnaire containing basic questions about primes was developed and applied to the students who make up the third series of the Iesgo College, in the city of Formosa-GO, in order to identify what is known about prime numbers in elementary education.