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Publication Date: 2006
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A Case Study of Different Types of Arguments Emerging from Explorations in an Interactive Computerized Environment
Lavy, Ilana
Journal of Mathematical Behavior, v25 n2 p153-169 2006
This paper presents a description of the different types of arguments that emerged as two students, working in a computerized environment, engaged in an investigation of several number theory concepts. The emerging arguments are seen as a result of the influence of the computerized environment together with collaborative learning. Using qualitative research methods, data are analyzed to show how the students constructed four types of mathematical arguments: basic, compound, elaborated, and general-presented-as-specific. These example-based arguments could serve as a knowledge base for developing formal mathematical proofs. (Contains 11 figures.)
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Number Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Data Analysis, Mathematical Logic, Validity
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