Geometry and proof
Jones, Keith and Rodd, Melissa (2001) Geometry and proof. Proceedings of the British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics, 21, (1), 95-100.
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Description/Abstract
Is Euclidean geometry the most suitable part of the school mathematics curriculum to act as a context for work on mathematical proof? This paper examines some of the issues regarding the teaching and learning of proof and proving specifically in relation to Euclidean geometry.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| ISSN: | 1463-6840 (print) |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | pedagogy, curriculum, teaching, learning, intuition, geometry, intuitive, drawing, measurement, imagining, manipulating, figures, mathematics, England, geometric, geometrical, textbook, deductive reasoning, proof, school, national curriculum, ICT, dynamic geometry, DGS, DGE, Euclid, Euclidean, |
| Related URLs: | http://wwww.bsrlm.org.uk/IPs/i...1-1-16.pdf |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2361 Curriculum L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | University Structure - Pre August 2011 > School of Education > Professional Practice & Pedagogy |
| ePrint ID: | 14691 |
| Deposited On: | 22 Feb 2005 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Jan 2011 23:45 |
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