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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2015 Research Conference

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

8- Student Perceptions of Proof as Communication in an Inquiry-Based Course

Monday, April 13, 2015: 5:00 PM-5:30 PM
Stone (Westin - Boston Waterfront)

 

Lead Speaker:
Jeffrey D Pair
Co-Speaker:
Sarah K. Bleiler

Full Conference Paper
  • CommunicationNCTMResearchConferenceFinal.pdf (258.9 kB)

  • Description of Presentation:

    Research on student-centered approaches to teaching proof can identify practices that support meaningful learning of proof. Undergraduates in an inquiry-based introduction to proof course perceived that communicative activities such as discussion, presentation, and critique of peers’ arguments were crucial to developing an understanding of proof.

    Session Type: Brief Research Report

    See more of: Brief Research Report