Preponderant reliance on vision may distort one's conception of reality. Brain research indicates that complete integration of the two hemispheres, combining spatialization and language, has the greatest potential for representing external reality. It is therefore suggested that clinical techniques be developed to stimulate utilization of the…

Because the absence of spatial activities in contemporary textbooks seemingly relegates visual imagery to a nonessential status, this discussion highlights the indispensable role of visual imagery within applied school mathematics learning activities. Included are examples of when imagery is used within students' daily applications and suggestions…