Mathematics

As a structural science or science of formal systems, the aim of mathematics is to prove statements regarding mathematical structures and objects using the principles of logic. Especially in applied mathematics, experiments and empirical knowledge provide aids and impulses to formulate such statements. Based on these statements or assumptions (axioms) that are presumed to be true, mathematicians develop theories that are transferable and applicable to as many real-life scenarios as possible.

To be able to put forward such universal assumptions, students learn basic techniques of mathematical work using analytical, algebraic and algorithmic methods. Such methods and ways of thinking must also be taught to school students. For this purpose, students acquire extensive math-specific didactic knowledge and skills. In the elective areas students have the opportunity to work through teaching-degree-specific modules, which deepen not only their didactic competence, but their mathematical understanding as well.

In teaching degree programs for grammar and comprehensive schools, students choose two school subjects. Thus, in addition to mathematics, students are enrolled for a second subject as well as educational sciences.

Possible lines of work:

Teaching at grammar and comprehensive schools. To teach at a German public school, candidates must follow up their bachelor’s degree with a Master of Education degree program as well as practical teacher training.

Giving teacher training seminars, educational and career counseling, basic and advanced vocational training at companies