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SEEING, CONVINCING AND PROVING.

Authors :
Watson, Anne
Source :
Mathematics Teaching. Dec2001, Issue 177, p37. 2p. 3 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses moments in mathematics when algebraic and geometric representations coincide. Instances where an algebraic proof exactly mirrors a spatial argument that can be seen; Search for more elegant proofs that unite multiple representations; Questions regarding proofs based on static diagrams.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PROOF theory
*MATHEMATICS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00255785
Issue :
177
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mathematics Teaching
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5824143