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ERIC Number: EJ133232
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1976
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Making Mathematical Induction Meaningful
Hirsch, Christian R.
School Science and Mathematics, 76, 1, 27-31, Jan 76
The author argues that the "least number principle" (well-ordering for positive integers) is more intuitively acceptable to high school students than mathematical induction which can be derived from it. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum, Induction, Instruction, Logic, Logical Thinking, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
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Identifiers: Mathematical Induction