The Role of Proof with Sketchpad

 
 
 
 
 

by Michael de Villiers

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This paper analyzes the role of proof in math distinguishing between verification, explanation, discovery, intellectual challenge, communication, and systematization. It also argues that the explanatory function of proof seems a more natural meaningful approach to initially introducing proof in a dynamic geometry context before attending to the other functions.

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02/01/2009
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