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Publication Date: 2009-Mar
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Should Proof Be Minimal? Ms T's Evaluation of Secondary School Students' Proofs
Tsamir, Pessia; Tirosh, Dina; Dreyfus, Tommy; Barkai, Ruthi; Tabach, Michal
Journal of Mathematical Behavior, v28 n1 p58-67 Mar 2009
Calls for reform in mathematics education around the world state that proofs should be part of school mathematics at all levels. Turning these calls into a reality falls on teachers' shoulders. This paper focuses on one secondary school teacher's reactions to students' suggested proofs and justifications in elementary number theory. To determine whether the justifications are acceptable, the teacher used not only her SMK regarding mathematical aspects, but also her PCK about what a student giving this justification might know or not know. A discussion of the findings is followed by some questions that arise. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Number Concepts, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematical Logic, Secondary School Mathematics, Educational Change, Validity, Mathematics Skills, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Knowledge Base for Teaching
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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