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Mathematikon: A Mathematical Shopping Center

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Mathematikon: A Mathematical Shopping Center

We describe the permanent integration of mathematical content into a shopping center in Heidelberg, Germany. Main features are a mathematical image gallery, conveyor belt designs, a multi touch screen station, riddles in the bathroom, and at the bakery, classic quotes, as well as a temporary shop window display.

Mathematical subjects

Didactics and Education

Connections to other fields

Humanities and Social Sciences
Reflections on Mathematics
Authors
Bianca Violet, Andreas Matt

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Mathematikon_paper (PDF)

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      Mathematical subjects

      Algebra and Number Theory
      Analysis
      Didactics and Education
      Discrete Mathematics and Foundations
      Geometry and Topology
      Numerics and Scientific Computing
      Probability Theory and Statistics

      Connections to other fields

      Chemistry and Earth Science
      Computer Science
      Engineering and Technology
      Finance
      Humanities and Social Sciences
      Life Science
      Physics
      Reflections on Mathematics

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