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Oxman, Victor; Sigler, Avi – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2021
In this article we consider two triangles: one inscribed in another. We prove that the area of the central triangle is at least the harmonic mean of the areas of corner triangles. We give two proofs of this theorem. One is based on Rigby inequality and the other is based on the known algebraic inequality, to which we bring a new, geometric, proof.…
Descriptors: Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Validity, Mathematical Logic
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Oxman, Victor; Stupel, Moshe – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2022
We present action research of a problem posed as part of a multi-participant national (Israeli) test checking the mathematical knowledge of high school students at the ages of 16-17, where some of those who solved this problem made an error by using the converse to a well-known theorem, where the converse is not true. In order to examine the…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, High School Students, Problem Solving, Error Patterns
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Oxman, Victor; Stupel, Moshe; Weissman, Shula – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2021
The present paper describes beautiful conservation relations between areas formed by different geometrical shapes and area relations formed by algebraic functions. The conservation properties were investigated by students at an academic college of education using a computerized technological tool and were subsequently accompanied by justified…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Computer Assisted Instruction, Geometry
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Oxman, Victor; Stupel, Moshe; Tal, ldan – International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 2020
The article presents some examples of plane geometric variance of an area with the use of computer technology. These tools can offer teachers opportunities for adaptation and preparation of pedagogical presentations which will help students along the process of fruitful conjectures formation and eventually construction of formal deductive proofs.…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Teaching Methods, Validity
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Stupel, Moshe; Oxman, Victor – Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 2018
The solution of problems and the provision of proofs have always played a crucial part in mathematics. In fact, they are the heart and soul of this discipline. Moreover, the use of different techniques and methods of proof in the same mathematical field, or by combining fields, for the same specific problem, can show the interrelations between the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Geometry, Problem Solving, Mathematical Logic
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Oxman, Victor; Stupel, Moshe – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2018
A geometrical task is presented with multiple solutions using different methods, in order to show the connection between various branches of mathematics and to highlight the importance of providing the students with an extensive 'mathematical toolbox'. Investigation of the property that appears in the task was carried out using a computerized tool.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Geometry, Algebra