In the dynamic world of MathandMove, math comes alive through movement and captivating stories for all kinds of learners. For curious young minds ages 6 to 9, this colorful project opens the door to a world where numbers and puzzles combine with fun and imagination.
This project also aims to promote a taste for mathematics among girls as it must be recognized that they are often underrepresented in STEM subjects. Gender stereotypes, social norms and a lack of female role models can create barriers that discourage girls from fully engaging in these fields.
That’s why in this article we want to highlight inspiring female role models in pictorial form to encourage girls to believe in their abilities and thus explore their passion for math and science:
- Sonia Kovalevsky (1850-1891)
Sonia was the first woman university professor in Europe. She loved solving complicated math puzzles by making numbers dance and imagining worlds filled with magic formulas. She paved the way for girls to love playing with math and showed everyone that girls can be great mathematicians!
Photo credit: PICRYL
- Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
Maria was a school fairy. She invented a particular way of learning using games and adventures. With her magic wand, she transformed classrooms into places of discovery where children can explore, create and learn while having fun!
Photo credit: PICRYL
- Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin (1910-1994)
Dorothy was a treasure hunter. She looked closely at tiny molecules with her magic magnifying glass and discovered their secrets. Her discoveries helped doctors find remedies to cure diseases and make the world more secure!
Photo credit: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
- Temple Grandin (1947-)
Temple is an animal superhero. She can speak their language and understand how they feel. Her special powers helped farmers build safer and more pleasant farms for all animals.
Photo credit: FLICKR
- Eugenie Clark (1922-2015)
Eugenie was a sea adventurer. She would dive into the ocean’s depths to encounter incredible creatures like sharks. She told their stories to protect them and to show everyone how wonderful the oceans are!
Photo credit: PxHere
- Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718-1799
Maria was an Italian mathematician and a numbers juggler. She loved solving math puzzles and teaching others how to play with numbers. With her talents, she showed everyone how fun and interesting math can be!
Photo credit: PICRYL
- Mae Jemison (1956-)
Mae was a space explorer. She sailed among the stars and planets to discover new worlds. With her dreams of space travel, she inspired all children to believe in their dreams and reach for the stars!
Photo credit: PICRYL
In the moving world of MathandMove, every story, dance, and puzzle is designed to inspire and include all learners, whatever their learning challenges. Because in this world, everyone has their place and their potential to explore, mathematics is not only accessible but also exciting and enriching for everyone.