Mathe im Leben gGmbH
Mathe im Leben gGmbH is a non-profit company dedicated to promoting enjoyable and effective mathematics education for students through creative competitions, games, and educational projects.
About
Mathe im Leben gGmbH is a non-profit organization based in Berlin that aims to inspire children and young people, as well as teachers, with mathematics beyond traditional calculation. A key project is the 'Mathe im Advent' (Math in Advent) digital event, a math-based Advent calendar fostering creativity, logical reasoning, and enjoyment of mathematics among pupils in grades 2-10, with over 2 million children having participated and 184,272 participants in 2025 alone. The company creates accessible, playful, and engaging resources: competitions, board games (like GANITA), mathematics learning tools, seminars for teachers, and hands-on workshops at schools, universities, and public science events. Mathe im Leben collaborates widely with universities, foundations, companies, and educational initiatives to foster MINT (STEM) skills nationally and regionally. Their work is supported by a scientific advisory board and notable partners in the mathematics and education fields.
Products & Services
- 'Mathe im Advent' - a digital math Advent calendar and competition for students in grades 2-10
- GANITA - a mathematical learning board game for classroom and home use
- Publication of math problem books (e.g. 'Die Mathe-Wichtel' series)
- Mathematics-focused seminars and teacher training
- Organization of math workshops and activities at public science events (e.g. Long Night of Sciences, Girls' Day, Meet and Code)
- Collaborative projects on mathematics didactics and outreach
- Support for STEM (MINT) promotion through regional and national partnerships
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Classroom integration: Classes compete together, discussing and solving daily math challenges during Advent, increasing engagement even for less motivated students.
- Individual participation: Students and even adults (as 'fun players') can join the competition to challenge themselves in mathematics and earn prizes.
- Regional promotion: Schools in certain regions participate free of charge due to sponsor support, enhancing STEM education at a regional level.
- Teacher development: Teachers use provided curriculum and resources to enhance lesson quality and didactic approaches.
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung (DMV - German Mathematical Society)
- Freie Universität Berlin
- Technische Universität Berlin
- Forschungszentrum MATH+
- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
- Universität Bielefeld
- Universität Vechta
- Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
- Schweizerische Mathematische Gesellschaft
- Österreichische Mathematische Gesellschaft
- IMAGINARY (Open Mathematics Platform)
- MINTvernetzt (STEM Network)
- MathCityMap
- MNU (Association for the Promotion of STEM Education)
- MUED (Math Teaching Units Association)
- Partner schools and foundations regional and national
Awards & Recognition
- Selected as 'Project of the Month' by the Komm, mach MINT initiative
- Named 'Hochschulperle' of the month by the Stifterverband für Deutsche Wissenschaft
- Project in the German 'Wissenschaftsjahr' (Science Year) initiative multiple times
- Medienpreis of the German Mathematical Society (DMV) awarded to GANITA board game developer Carla Cederbaum