International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME)

Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education · Volume 1

Mathematizing (with) the Body: Sensing “inscribability” While Modeling and 3d Printing

Charikleia Korompli, Chronis Kynigos

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

49th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2026Helsinki27 July 2026 - 1 August 2026pp. 851–858ISSN 2790-36482026Scopus conference code 336559
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Abstract

This study examines the embodied mathematical exploration of students when programming digital models for 3D printing. The challenge of fitting geometrical entities within others, creates a new Conceptual Field, “Inscribability”, within which our qualitative empirical research maps students’ lived experiences, strategies and tech-mediated practices (coding, dynamic manipulation) when creating functional physical models (3D printing). Findings highlight how digital tools actively mediate expression, artefacts and perception, negotiated through the body.

Keywords

Embodied MathematicsTextual ProgrammingInscribability3D printing

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Korompli, C., & Kynigos, C. (2026). Mathematizing (with) the Body: Sensing “inscribability” While Modeling and 3d Printing. In Krzywacki H., Hähkiöniemi M., Haataja E., Hannula M.S., Hästö P. (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Volume 1 (pp. 851–858). Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME). ISSN 2790-3648.
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