Engaging students in conjecturing through homework in real analysis and differential equations

• Thomas Pawlaschyk ^[1] ; Sven-Ake Wegner ^[2]
  1. [1] University of Wuppertal

     University of Wuppertal

     Kreisfreie Stadt Wuppertal, Alemania

     
  2. [2] Teesside University

     Teesside University

     GB.ENG.I5.00EF019, Reino Unido

     
• Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 51, Nº. 3, 2020, págs. 439-450
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • In this note, we report on an implementation of discovery-oriented problems in courses on Real Analysis and Differential Equations. We explain a type of task design that gives students the opportunity to conjecture, refute and prove. What is new is that the complexity in our problems is limited and thus the tasks can also be used in homework assignments. In addition to several concrete examples, we also discuss feedback and assessment outcomes of our students.