School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

University of Wuppertal

Primary School Teaching

Welcome to the Mathematics Didactics department specialising in Primary School Teaching

App Database Maths

The App Database Maths offers a comprehensive overview of digital learning apps for mathematics teaching Read more

Interactive Learning Elements for Mathematics

The Interactive Learning Elements for Mathematics (H5P elements) enable students to engage in digitally based, interactive learning Read more

Virtual Maths Classroom

The Virtual Maths Classroom is a 3D virtual environment featuring interactive teaching and learning scenarios. Read more

Research Orientation and Fields of Work

The team carries out empirical research into mathematics teaching and learning processes. For this purpose, we observe everyday or specially designed learning situations, videograph them, and systematically analyse the data. A primary focus is the development of theories on mathematical learning and teaching. This results in constructive points of connection for the development and conceptualisation of learning environments for schools and universities.

 

1. Visual Aids and Objects in Primary School Maths Lessons

  • Conditions for learning mathematics with visual aids
  • Calculating with objects - sociology of objects

2. Language and Maths

  • Reasoning and arguing in maths lessons
  • Multilingualism as a resource for learning maths
  • Bilingual teaching-learning processes

3. Heterogeneity

  • Inclusive learning settings: learning together from mathematical difficulties to potentials
  • Understanding concepts in primary and lower secondary level

4. Learning and Teaching with Digital Media

  • DigiMal: Digital teacher training at the university
  • Teaching-learning processes with digital media in maths lessons
  • Learning with digital whiteboards

Research on Digitalisation

Digitalisation plays an increasingly important role in both primary school and university education. In mathematics didactics with a focus on primary education, we are actively engaged in teaching and research in this area. Here you can find our current projects related to digitalisation and mathematical learning.

- Virtual Maths Classroom
- App Database Maths
- Interactive Learning Elements for Mathematics (H5P)

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Projects and Research Groups

Our Team

©Foto: AG Grundschule/Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Permanent Staff

Ph.D. Students

Your Primary School Teaching Degree Programme at a Glance

Important information and announcements, study plans, as well as a guide to final theses and written examination formats can be found under the following link.

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