Common sense still tends to represent mathematics as a hurdle that not everyone can overcome, with all the frustrations that can result. This perception has given rise to a desire to reconcile students and teachers with mathematics by seeking new ways to teach it. This is because a fundamental issue concerns the way in which it is taught.

Over almost two decades, a community of teachers and university lecturers has formed in Ticino, who meet to exchange ideas, plan activities, create teaching materials, and organize events. In the classroom, these ideas are translated into fun activities and concrete experiences related to everyday life. From here, students gradually develop the abstract thinking skills necessary to understand mathematics.

Logic, discovery, and creativity are the keys to stimulating students. For teachers, on the other hand, the watchwords are often collaboration and sharing, even at the dinner table. Hear it for yourself.

We discuss this with:

Silvia Sbaragli, professor of mathematics education and head of the Mathematics Education Competence Center at SUPSI's Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education; 

Laura Battaini, preschool teacher;

Matteo Morandi, elementary school teacher.