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Peer reviewedLeonard, Bill – Mathematics Teacher, 1997
Argues that proving something begins with an assumption and proceeds logically to a conclusion, thus convincing by offering arguments. Describes some pitfalls involved in proving through examining several case histories. Offers suggestions for teaching the proof process. For example, sometimes an extreme example or counterexample will do more to…
Descriptors: Geometry, High Schools, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction
