Agnès Totschnig
BSc Math & Computer Science
BLUE Residency
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Winter
2022
Examining the factors which allow mathematicians to enter a state of flow for math education
BLUE Residency
Winter
2022
Background
Do you know that feeling of intense focus on an activity, that absorbs all your attention to the point where you don't notice time passing anymore? I want to explore the factors which allow mathematicians to enter a state of flow, as well as other aspects of mathematical activity that can make it so enjoyable. I am hoping to apply my findings to develop an alternative approach to mathematics education, which focuses on the intrinsic motivation and curiosity of the students to cultivate happiness through mathematics