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The Importance of Visual Mathematics

The Importance of Visual Mathematics

 

The following article explores why visual representation is essential to even the most advanced mathematical minds.

 

Visual Math Improves Math Performance

 

As a result of research in this area, many of the mathematics tasks completed by students across the school this term involve working through an open-ended problem. 

 

Students are required to use visual methods and manipulate materials to make models and increase understanding.

Recipe for fraction cooking in 1/2 next week!
Arrays can be found in everyday life.
Recipe for fraction cooking in 1/2 next week!
Arrays can be found in everyday life.

These learning experiences have been crafted to ensure that mathematical concepts such as multiplication, division, and fractions are deepened and generalised to real-life mathematics.

 

Lauren Maidment

Mathematics Leader