Tuesday, April 12, 2016: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM
3016 (San Francisco Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Yating Liu
Description of Presentation:
The study investigated the factors students considered when evaluating the validity of mathematical arguments. Analysis of 8 eighth graders' interview transcripts indicated that when determining the validity of mathematical arguments, the source of conviction seemed to have the largest impact, followed by the presentation of the argument, while the link to conclusion (or mode of reasoning) seemed to have the least impact.
Session Type: Brief Research Report