Revolution in mathematics teaching: Augmented Reality is conquering schools!

Revolution in mathematics teaching: Augmented Reality is conquering schools!

In a world in which digital technologies are increasingly penetrating the education sector, the new pARameter project sets innovative standards in mathematics education. It will officially start in September 2025, funded by the EU Erasmus+ program with a duration of three years. The main goal of the project is to make mathematical objects tangible through augmented reality (AR) and thus, in particular, to promote students' spatial perception. This is reported by the Karlsruhe University of Education.

The focus is on the app malAR (Mathematics Learning with Augmented Reality), which enables the three-dimensional visualization of geometric objects in the real environment. The live camera view allows students to view these objects from different perspectives and explore them interactively. In addition, the app is being developed in an international context, with project partners from Germany, Italy, Israel and the Czech Republic. The partners include the Stuttgart Media University, the Kore University of Enna, the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the Charles University in Prague, as well as the umbrella organization of the Spanish mathematics teachers' associations (FESPM).

Create innovative learning environments

The app aims to deepen the understanding of complex mathematical concepts. Students with weak spatial perception in particular should benefit from the use of augmented reality by receiving a more realistic experience and a better understanding of three-dimensional shapes. The app is already available as a pilot version in the iOS App Store, which represents the first step towards integration into everyday school life.

A planned expansion of the app will increase accessibility and optimize use in regular lessons. This includes, among other things, the development of supporting learning materials, digital classroom functions for interaction between teachers and students, and a database with didactically structured augmented reality tasks. These developments are intended to support teachers in particular by finding innovative ways to engage their students and make it easier to prepare lessons.

Testing and evaluation in schools

The malAR app is being tested in three schools involved in the project to evaluate its effectiveness and benefits for learners. This happens within the framework of the scientific approach that is integrated into the project partners' courses. Jun. Prof. Dr. Xenia-Rosemarie Reit, junior professor of mathematics and mathematics education at the Karlsruhe University of Education, takes on scientific responsibility for the project. Regina Thelen, press spokeswoman for the university, is available to provide further information.

The pARameter initiative not only revolutionizes mathematics education, but also shows how augmented reality and similar technologies in the education system can significantly enrich the learning environment. Loud school-education.ec.europa.eu Such learning methods create immersive experiences that connect digital and physical worlds and promote a deeper understanding of complex topics. The role of artificial intelligence in education is not ignored, as it could support teachers in administrative tasks, leaving more time for teaching and mentoring.