MiRA (AI)
– Mathematics in real-world applications (AI)

Mathematics is not only a constant companion in many areas of daily life, but is also of fundamental importance to science and technology. Whether it is the decoding of the human genome, medical imaging techniques, the planning of public transport, practical navigation
aids using GPS, or secure and efficient data transmission – mathematics plays a crucial role in all of these areas.

The MiRA (AI) project offers a hands-on experience of how mathematics influences not only the work of experts but also our daily lives.

As part of a teaching and learning laboratory, secondary school pupils work on problem-based maths tasks in real-world contexts (i.e. tasks in which mathematics is used as a tool to solve problems in everyday life, nature and technology). They are supervised during the activities by university students who have prepared the classroom activties as part of a seminar. The project days and the seminar are supported by research assistants from the University of Münster.

At the moment, alongside the traditional teaching and learning lab, an AI-supported teaching and learning lab is also available, in which pupils are assisted by a specially designed AI chatbot whilst working on modelling tasks. This not only helps pupils with their work but also
encourages them to think critically about the use of AI in mathematical modelling. The AI-supported teaching and learning lab is equipped with iPads from the University of Münster.

Would you like to visit one of our teaching and learning labs with your class?

Duration: Each of the prepared project sessions lasts 90 minutes. Up to three project sessions are offered per term, held on a weekly basis.
Target group: Mathematics classes, ideally from Year 7 to Year 10. However, the project tasks used are generally independent of the year group.

The project period for each term is arranged on an individual basis.

Please feel free to contact us:  leander.koll@uni-muenster.de