Beyond numbers: how mathematics shapes the world

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Mathematics is more than numbers and equations—it shapes the world around us. From technology and environmental science to music and art, mathematics plays a fundamental role in problem-solving and innovation.

Last updated: 16.04.2025

Next upcoming session:

05.05.2025 - 11.06.2025

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Description

This course is designed to help educators bridge the gap between abstract mathematical concepts and their real-world applications. Through engaging examples, case studies, and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to make mathematics more relevant, inspiring, and accessible for their students.

Enrol today and discover how mathematics shapes the world around us!

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Identify real-world applications of mathematics across different fields, making maths more relevant to students.
Apply mathematical concepts to practical, everyday challenges to develop problem-solving skills in the classroom.
Explore how mathematics powers technology, including algorithms, data analysis, and cryptography.
Examine the role of mathematics in environmental science, such as climate modelling and resource optimization.
Discover connections between mathematics, art, and music to foster interdisciplinary learning.
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills through hands-on activities and case studies.
Communicate mathematical concepts effectively to diverse student audiences using engaging teaching approaches.

Methodology & assessment

The course is offered as an asynchronous course with flexibility in regard to when and where participants follow the course content and join the course activities. Modules open each week and remain open for the duration of the course, with a final deadline in place for the submission of a course product. Participants are required to actively contribute to the course activities by sharing their work and submitting a course product. This product is submitted, and peer assessed by three peers in the final module of the course.

Certification details

Upon successful completion of the course, a digital course certificate is awarded. The certificate shows the name of the learner and key course details such as the estimated learning hours, the learning objectives, and a link to the course homepage.

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Student Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal
Learning time:

15-20 hours