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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2016 Research Conference

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

187- Mathematical Induction as an Explanatory Proof

Wednesday, April 13, 2016: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM
3004 (San Francisco Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Gabriel J. Stylianides
Co-speakers:
James Sandefur and Anne Watson


Description of Presentation:

This paper examines how the following aspects may facilitate students’ engagement with mathematical induction as an explanatory proof: problem formulation, student experience with using examples in proving, and student ability to recognize and apply induction as an appropriate proof method. We focus on undergraduate mathematics students working on proving problems.

Session Type: Brief Research Report

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