A General-Education Course Emphasizing Mathematical Language and Reasoning.

Esty, Warren W.; Teppo, Anne R.

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ERIC Number: EJ485502

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Publication Date: 1994

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A General-Education Course Emphasizing Mathematical Language and Reasoning.

Esty, Warren W.; Teppo, Anne R.

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v16 n1 p13-35 Win 1994

Describes a general education course addressing the linguistic and logical aspects of the language of mathematics which is intended to develop students' abilities to read mathematics, express mathematical thoughts clearly, reason logically, and grasp the nature of proof. Students improved their algebraic procedural skills and attitudes toward mathematics. (Contains 25 references.) (MKR)

Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Higher Education, Logical Thinking, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Nonmajors, Proof (Mathematics), Student Attitudes, Symbolic Language, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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