Graphic Insight into Mathematical Concepts 1

The human brain is powerfully equipped to process visual information. By using computer graphics it is possible to tap this power to help students gain a greater understanding of many mathematical concepts. Furthermore, dynamic representations of mathematical processes furnish a degree of psychological reality that enables the mind to manipulate them in a far more fruitful way than could ever be achieved starting from a static text and pictures in a book. Add to this the possibility of student exploration using prepared software and the sum total is a potent new force in the mathematics curriculum.