Interculturality of mathematical exhibits in selected centres of Europe

Interculturality plays a key role in education, supporting the development of social skills, tolerance and understanding of cultural diversity. In the context of mathematics, mathematical exhibits can serve as tools enabling visitors to science centres to learn about the mathematical achievements of different cultures, promoting a global view of this field of science. The aim of the research described in this article was to analyze mathematical exhibits/exhibitions addressed to society which are the product and carrier of different cultures. The aspects related to cultural diversity and its impact on the creation, interpretation and presentation of mathematical exhibits were taken into account. The study was carried out in five European science centres, using a qualitative strategy, analysing documents. The result showed a fairly rich intercultural potential of the exhibits studied. The results of the research can be used in designing effective classes for students, e.g. within intercultural education projects. The topics discussed, ways and methods of presenting issues applied in science centres can serve as inspiration for teachers, in terms of conducting classes, not only extracurricular ones, in a way that better motivates students to search for their own solutions, to try or even to create.