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On Similarities and Differences between Proving and Problem Solving.
- Source :
- Journal of Humanistic Mathematics; Jul2015, Vol. 5 Issue 2, preceding p60-89, 32p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- A link between proving and problem solving has been established in the literature [5, 21]. In this paper, I discuss similarities and differences between proving and problem solving using the Multidimensional Problem-Solving Framework created by Carlson and Bloom [2] with Livescribe pen data from a previous study [13]. I focus on two participants' proving processes: Dr. G, a topologist, and L, a mathematics graduate student. Many similarities between the framework and the proving processes of Dr. G and L were revealed, but there were also some differences. In addition, there were some distinct differences between the proving actions of the mathematician and that of the graduate student. This study suggests the feasibility of an expanded framework for the proving process that can encompass both the similarities and the differences found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21598118
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 108773842
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5642/jhummath.201502.06