ERIC Number: EJ1452286
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1051-1970
EISSN: EISSN-1935-4053
Reflective Groupwork for Introductory Proof-Writing Courses
PRIMUS, v34 n10 p989-1007 2024
We discuss two proof evaluation activities meant to promote the acquisition of learning behaviors of professional mathematics within an introductory undergraduate proof-writing course. These learning behaviors include the ability to read and discuss mathematics critically, reach a consensus on correctness and clarity as a group, and verbalize what qualities "good" proofs possess. The first of these two activities involves peer review and the second focuses on evaluating the quality of internet resources. All of the activities involve groupwork and reflective discussion questions to develop students' experience with these practices of professional mathematics.
Descriptors: Reflection, Cooperative Learning, Introductory Courses, Mathematical Logic, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Students, Problem Solving, Active Learning, Mathematics Activities, Peer Evaluation, Evaluative Thinking, Information Sources, Internet, Mathematics Skills, Critical Thinking, Group Activities, Group Discussion
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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