Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
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Quod erat demonstrandum
Can mathematical understanding of proof be systematically fostered?

Daniel Sommerhoff’s permanent professorship heralds continuity in the IPN’s Department of Mathematics Education
The IPN’s Prof. Dr. Daniel Sommerhoff has received a lifetime professorship in mathematics education, a joint appointment by Kiel University (CAU) and the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN), effective January 1, 2026.

New IPN study demonstrates how AI helps generate systematic descriptions of research literature
The sum total of human knowledge is growing all the time – and so is the volume of academic and scientific papers and articles. Researchers survey an area of academic study by producing systematic summaries of the relevant literature. Yet this is an arduous and very time-consuming task.
Publications
- C. Laschke, M. Eid, S. Blömeke, L. Pohle, T. Koinzer, A. Jegodtka & L. Meyer-Jenßen (05.2026)Journal article: Cogent Education
- A. Robitzsch (05.2026)Journal article: Mathematics
Expanding Horizons
The IPN provides a range of extracurricular opportunities for young learners with an interest in science. Read more about them in the "For Society" section of our website.
Lectures and Classes
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Summer semester 2024




