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    Student’s attention to the conclusion during proofs

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    2018
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    Kandasamy, Sindura Subanemy
    Melhuish, Kathleen
    Larsen, Sean
    Cook, Samuel
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    https://hdl.handle.net/2144/37437
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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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