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Borasi, Raffaella – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
Several intuitive proofs for evaluating specific infinite expressions are given. Observations on intuition and errors in mathematics are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Fractions
Johnson, Ellie – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1985
Illustrated first is the case in which a wrong procedure (with fractions) leads to a correct result. Trying to justify why it works in this case and looking for similar patterns involved interesting algebraic considerations as well as use of computers. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research