Browsing Department of Mathematics by Author "May, Bruce Matthew"

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  • Elementary logic as a tool in proving mathematical statements 

    May, Bruce Matthew (University of the Western Cape, 2008)
    The findings of the study indicate that knowledge of logic does help to improve the ability of students to make logical connections (deductions) between and from statements.The results of the study, however, do not indicate ...

  • Elementary Logic as a Tool in Proving Mathematical Statements 

    May, Bruce Matthew (University of the Western Cape, 2008)
    An analysis of South African school mathematics results indicates that one of the problem areas in the mathematical performance of learners is proof and proving. In an endeavour to improve the mathematical proving ability ...