Values and Norms of Proof for Mathematicians and Students

Autor/inn/en	Dawkins, Paul Christian; Weber, Keith
Titel	Values and Norms of Proof for Mathematicians and Students
Quelle	In: Educational Studies in Mathematics, 95 (2017) 2, S.123-142 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0013-1954
DOI	10.1007/s10649-016-9740-5
Schlagwörter	Values; Norms; Mathematical Logic; Validity; Mathematics; Professional Personnel; Mathematics Education; Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Wertbegriff; Normwert; Mathematical logics; Mathematische Logik; Gültigkeit; Mathematik; Personalbestand; Mathematische Bildung; Student; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin
Abstract	In this theoretical paper, we present a framework for conceptualizing proof in terms of mathematical values, as well as the norms that uphold those values. In particular, proofs adhere to the values of establishing a priori truth, employing decontextualized reasoning, increasing mathematical understanding, and maintaining consistent standards for acceptable reasoning across domains. We further argue that students' acceptance of these values may be integral to their apprenticeship into proving practice; students who do not perceive or accept these values will likely have difficulty adhering to the norms that uphold them and hence will find proof confusing and problematic. We discuss the implications of mathematical values and norms with respect to proof for investigating mathematical practice, conducting research in mathematics education, and teaching proof in mathematics classrooms. (As Provided).
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