Mathematical Communication is a developing collection of resources for engaging students in writing and speaking about mathematics, whether for the purpose of learning mathematics or of learning to communicate as mathematicians.

Proof-scrambling activities

To help students learn to write proofs, Russell E. Goodman of Central College has developed Proof-Scrambling Activities. Students must correctly order the scrambled sentences of a proof. These activities help students identify when a proof is logically correct, to recognize how authors use words like “therefore,” “next,” etc., to indicate the direction of the logic, and to gain experience reading and comprehending proofs. Enclosed are two activities, a quiz, and notes for educators.

Files in this media folder:

Objectives-and-Notes-for-Teachers

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Scrambled-Proof-1

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Scrambled-Proof-1

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Scrambled-Proof-2

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Scrambled-Proof-2

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Scrambled-Proof-Quiz

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Scrambled-Proof-Quiz

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