Student’s attention to the conclusion during proofs

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2018Author(s)
Kandasamy, Sindura Subanemy
Melhuish, Kathleen
Larsen, Sean
Cook, Samuel
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Sindura Subanemy Kandasamy, Kathleen Melhuish, Sean Larsen, Samuel Cook. 2018. "Student’s Attention to the Conclusion During Proofs."Abstract
This study investigates students’ use of conclusions to structure their proofs for a standard statement in introductory Group Theory. We surveyed 65 students across three classes asking them to evaluate the truth of a statement and provide a proof. We found students tend to use hypothesis-driven second level proof framework (rather than conclusion-driven). These students were then less likely to produce a deductive argument that aligned with the original statement. We conclude with implications for the treatment of proof analysis and proof frameworks to support students’ proving activity.
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