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Diagrams in mathematics: What do they represent and what are they used for?
Citation
Manoharan, M., & Kaur, B. (2022). Diagrams in mathematics: What do they represent and what are they used for? In N. Fitzallen, C. Murphy, V. Hatisaru, & N. Maher (Eds.), Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Mathematical Confluences and Journeys (pp. 386-393). The Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Inc. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED623687.pdf
Abstract
Diagrams are succinct, visual representations of real-world or mathematical objects that serve to communicate properties of the objects and facilitate problem solving. This study explored perceptions of mathematics teachers in Singapore, who are heads of mathematics departments in their respective schools, related to diagrams and their use in the teaching of mathematics. An open-ended survey was adopted to illicit responses to i) what is a diagram, and ii) when do you use diagrams in your mathematics instruction. The findings of the study show that participants generally viewed diagrams as visual representations of real life or mathematical objects and they used them mainly as visual aids when illustrating mathematical concepts and relationships.
Date Issued
2022
ISBN
9781920846336