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The Open University

Using visualisation in maths teaching

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

This free course, Using visualisation in maths teaching, looks at visualisation as it relates to mathematics, focusing on how it can be used to improve learning. It will also identify ways in which to make more use of visualisation within the classroom.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1. A powerful force for perception and understanding
  • 1. A powerful force for perception and understanding
  • 2. Starters
  • 2. Starters
  • 3. What does visualisation mean?
  • 3. What does visualisation mean?
  • 4. In the classroom
  • 4. In the classroom
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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