Title 5: Are visual representations always helpful in the communication of knowledge? Discuss with reference to the human sciences and mathematics.

Title 5: Are visual representations always helpful in the communication of knowledge? Discuss with reference to the human sciences and mathematics.

TOK Concepts

Perspective

Culture

AOK

Math

Human Sciences

visual learner

RLE #1

Individuals with dyscalculia use visual representations to aid their learning

Knowledge Claim

Visual Representation

can be helpful for some individuals based on their circumstances, culture and perspectives

traditional

contemporary

economics

income elasticity of demand

Truth

the relevance of truth in representations

distinction between practical and theoretical knowledge

written language is a visual representation