Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ484115
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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The False Coin Problem, Mathematical Induction and Knowledge Fragility.
Movshovitz-Hadar, Nitsa
Journal of Mathematical Behavior, v12 n3 p253-68 Sep 1993
Shows fragility of knowledge in connection with a false application of mathematical induction, as observed in a problem-solving course for prospective teachers. The attempt to explain the observations is based upon an analysis of the logic underlying proof by mathematical induction and a concept formation theory. (MKR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Dissonance, Concept Formation, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Metacognition, Misconceptions, Preservice Teacher Education, Problem Solving, Proof (Mathematics), Teaching Methods, Verbal Communication
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel (Haifa)
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