Rubik’s cube and GeoGebra: a visual exploration of permutation groups

This article aims to use the construction of the Rubik’s Cube in GeoGebra as a primary tool for visualization and manipulation in the teaching of permutation groups in Abstract Algebra. We bring a brief discussion about the concept of group, aspects of the Rubik's cube, the Rubik’s group as a group of permutations and possibilities for its exploration in GeoGebra. Based on this study, we recognize the potential to delve into permutation groups in Abstract Algebra through a visual interface that associates their properties with a tangible and manipulable object. Additionally, there is the potential for simulating their movements using Dynamic Geometry software, such as GeoGebra.