The Mathematical Collection of the Institute of Mathematics comprises nearly 70 objects, which can be assigned to seven thematic fields. They represent both essential mathematical objects and central mathematical methods.
The objects are presented in the form of an exhibition “mathematic be-greifen” (“Hands-on Mathematics”), which aims to give visitors practical access to mathematics through hands-on experiments and illustrations of mathematical facts. Through experimentation and playful activities, structures and patterns become visible that can be examined and deepened both phenomenologically and through the application of previous mathematical knowledge. Children, adolescents and adults may tackle the different objects experimentally and are encouraged to solve the tasks and get deeper into the matter. The exhibition was initiated in 2004 by Reinhard Marks and Ursula Bicker of the “Pädagogisches Landesinstitut”.
The concept of the collection is varied and further developed through exhibitions of different kinds. Individual objects from the collection are loaned out to accompany other exhibitions. The exhibition plays an important role in the training of student teachers, as future math teachers develop teaching materials on individual topics in seminars and visiting classes try them out in the exhibition.
From the Collection
