MiMa - Mathematics in the Making

MiMa - Mathematics in the Making (fb) is an European project to develop hands-on activities for teaching mathematics in primary schools. The aim of MiMa is to raise interest and competence in mathematics at young age, and to counteract early resignation from mathematics.

The objectives roadmap of the project consist on:

1. developing a methodology based on manipulation (hands-on) activities;
2. training a group of teachers in this methodology;
3. testing on schools the method, while checking the improvements and monitoring the results;
4. involve the students into organizing public exhibitions using the materials and method developed.

The project is funded by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Union and involves a collaboration of partners from five countries.