The philosophy of our research
As part of CAMMP, we are involved in projects on mathematical modelling with pupils and teachers, as well as in research and teaching in the field of the didactics of mathematical modelling – that is, the study of the teaching and learning of problem-oriented mathematics beyond case studies. In particular, we investigate how a creative and innovative approach to mathematics can be taught.
The tasks and projects are designed to enrich mathematics teaching by being authentic, relevant and as problem-oriented as possible. They rely largely on the use of computers and are worked on actively and individually by the pupils. Adaptations to different contexts – such as modelling weeks, days, regular lessons or exam questions – enable the development of innovative concepts that reconcile the active-passive and method-oriented-problem-oriented dimensions.
By ‘method-oriented’, we mean the application and practice of mathematical methods to solve purely mathematical problems without reference to real-world applications. In problem-oriented work, mathematical methods are only used when they are necessary to solve a real, non-mathematical problem.
With CAMMP, we aim to demonstrate ways of delivering mathematics lessons that are innovative in terms of both content and teaching methodology.