Visualization of Mathematical Concepts Using Innovative Technologies in Education

Abstract

Mathematics is one of the most important sciences, vital to and either directly or indirectly applicable in all aspects of life and all professions. It is also viewed by most students as a challenging and hard subject. High school mathematics is of paramount importance, especially for those students who will take up mathematics at the undergraduate and graduate level. Conceptual ambiguities and confusions in high school mathematics leads to poor performance at higher levels. The lack of understanding of the practical applicability of mathematics in real life causes dissatisfaction and boredom in students. A possible solution to tackle the abstract and perplexing nature of mathematics is to use visualization (videos and animations) as a teaching aid. This study investigates the effect of using a specially designed visualization on the mathematical proficiency of high school students.