Mathematical Induction: A Focus on the Conceptual Framework.

Movshovitz-Hadar, Nitsa

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ERIC Number: EJ478334

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Publication Date: 1993

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Mathematical Induction: A Focus on the Conceptual Framework.

Movshovitz-Hadar, Nitsa

School Science and Mathematics, v93 n8 p408-17 Dec 1993

Reviews the logic underlying mathematical induction and presents 10 tasks designed to help students develop a conceptual framework for mathematical induction. (Contains 20 references.) (MDH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Logic, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Misconceptions, Proof (Mathematics), Schemata (Cognition)

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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