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ERIC Number: EJ717676
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan-1
Pages: 5
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
Using Conjectures to Teach Students the Role of Proof
Cox, Rhonda L.
Mathematics Teacher, v97 n1 p48 Jan 2004
Mathematics students should understand what proof is and its necessity and role in mathematics. They must make their own conjectures, which make them feel that they can "do mathematics" and enjoy the sense of accomplishment too.
Descriptors: Mathematical Logic, Validity, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Web site: http://www.nctm.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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