Some reflections about the role of visuals in the teaching and learning of mathematics

Appears in collection : 2026 - T1 - WS1 - Rigorous Illustrations - Their creation and evaluation for mathematical research

In 1990, Michael DeVilliers presented a seminal paper on the function and role of proofs in mathematics. Following the structure he suggested, I will reflect on the roles and the limitations visuals have in my life as a mathematics teacher educator, as a mathematics teacher, and as a problem solver.

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Date of recording 22/01/2026
Date of publication 02/02/2026
Institution IHP
Licence CC BY NC ND
Language English
Audience Researchers, Graduate Students, Students
Director(s) Service audiovisuel de l'IHP
Format MP4
Venue IHP - Hermite Amphitheater

Citation data

DOI 10.57987/IHP.2026.T1.WS1.015
Cite this video Winicki Landman, Greisy (22/01/2026). Some reflections about the role of visuals in the teaching and learning of mathematics. IHP. Audiovisual resource. DOI: 10.57987/IHP.2026.T1.WS1.015
URL https://dx.doi.org/10.57987/IHP.2026.T1.WS1.015

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Bibliography

Alsina, C. and Nelsen, R. (2006), Math Made Visual: Creating Images for Understanding Mathematics, Washington: The Mathematical Association of America.
Arcavi, A. (2000), The role of visual representations in the learning of mathematics, Educational Studies in Mathematics, 52 (3), 215-241.
De Villiers, M. (1990), The Role and Function of Proof in Mathematics Pythagoras 24(24):17-24