Pitfalls in …the method of induction : the perils of teaching by example
Naik, Arun (2012) Pitfalls in …the method of induction : the perils of teaching by example. At Right Angles, 1 (2). pp. 48-51. ISSN 2582-1873
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Abstract
Constructive teaching encourages students to recognize patterns and build appropriate theory with its roots in conjecture. What are the dangers in this method? What precautions should the teacher take to avoid conveying the impression that a result is true simply because it has been observed in all the examples considered?
Item Type: | Articles in APF Magazines | ||
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Authors: | Naik, Arun | ||
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Inductive methods, Deductive methods, Conjecture | ||
Subjects: | Natural Sciences > Mathematics | ||
Divisions: | Azim Premji University > University Publications > At Right Angles | ||
Full Text Status: | Public | ||
URI: | http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/3042 | ||
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