Dr. Shiv Smith Karunakaran (Senior Research Scientist with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

09/19/2023  3:05 pm

Abstract:  An "Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning" or “Transition to mathematical proof” course is widely offered as an essential part of the undergraduate mathematics curriculum at most postsecondary mathematics programs. The importance of such a course cannot be understated, as the concepts and skills learned in this course are foundational to any subsequent mathematics course. However, research suggests that undergraduate students continue to struggle understanding the function of mathematical proof and proving. This talk will report on the design journey of a student-centered Intro to Proof course. I will detail the empirical research work that went into informing and influencing the design of the course.