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13.2.2026

From Everyday Choices to Mathematical Models: Creating Integrated Teaching Material for Home Economics and Mathematics

Saara Lehto from the University of Vaasa and LUMA Centre Ostrobothnia and Johanna Rämö and Mari Ponkilainen from the University of Eastern Finland spent two intensive days together in Joensuu working on innovating new teaching materials that integrate home economics and mathematics. Starting the journey towards our goal, we first brainstormed a lot of ideas […]

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