ON THE COMMUNICATION OF MATHEMATICAL REASONING

Presents some methods for describing and referring to mathematical objects and consistently and unambiguously signaling the logical structure of mathematical arguments. Presents the problems involved in referring to mathematics objects and properties. Discusses certain individual words used to commu...

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Published in:PRIMUS : problems, resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 15 - 27
Main Authors: Bagchi, Atish, Wells, Charles
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.1998
Subjects:
Abstract Reasoning
Classroom Communication
College Mathematics
formal reasoning
Higher Education
mathematical argument
Mathematical exposition
Mathematical Logic
Mathematical Vocabulary
Proof (Mathematics)
proofs
symbolic logic
terminology
Thinking Skills
ISSN:1051-1970, 1935-4053
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Summary:Presents some methods for describing and referring to mathematical objects and consistently and unambiguously signaling the logical structure of mathematical arguments. Presents the problems involved in referring to mathematics objects and properties. Discusses certain individual words used to communicate the logical structure of mathematical arguments and suggests some strategies for writing proofs. Contains 27 references. (Author/ASK)
ISSN:1051-1970
1935-4053
DOI:10.1080/10511979808965880