Abstract
The purpose of this study is to clarify that how image functions in student's problem solving. In Chapter 2, the term <image> and several related notions are defined. In Chapter 3, interview research to university students are described and analyzed. The process of identification of <image> is also developed. In conclusion, four functions of <image> are proposed in Chapter 4. These are as follows: problem comprehension, promoting thinking, communication, appreciation. This study suggests that a teacher must interpret the learner's activity from the viewpoint of the functions of <image> submitted in this study.
