The Nature and Importance of Mathematical Reasoning
Twenty Questions about Mathematical Reasoning
by Lynn Arthur Steen, St. Olaf College
NCTM Standards for Reasoning and Proof
NCTM Reasoning and Proof Standard for Grades 6–8
What Mathematical Thinking Skills Should Be Emphasized?
A statement by Association of Symbolic Logic's Resource Group
On Mathematical Reasoning in School Mathematics
A statement by
Ralph A. Raimi, Department of
Mathematics University of Rochester
Links Specific to this Course
The Author's Companion Web Site for the Textbook
Some Sample Lessons Developed in Spring 2003 for This Course
Some Spring 2003 Class Sessions' Notes
Polya's Four-Step Problem Solving Process
Content-Related Links
An Introduction to Logic and Set Theory
Authored by
Lehnen, Al P. of Madison Area Technical College
Introduction
to Logic
An on-line text by Stefan Warner and Steven Costenoble
of Hofstra University
Authored by Larry W. Cusick, California State University at Fresno
Fibonacci Numbers Lessons for Teachers, I
Fibonacci Numbers Lessons for Teachers, II
NCTM, Maryland, and Other States' Resources
NCTM's E-Standards
The full text of the National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics'
"Principles and Standards" in electronic form
NCTM's "Selected Web Resources"
School Improvement in Maryland (Mathematics) - Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC)
Core Learning Goals (CLG) Toolkit
California Mathematics Standards K-7 (V. Mathematical Reasoning)
New York State Learning Standards (Mathematical Reasoning)
Other Resources
A Library of Middle School Lessons Addressing Mathematical Reasoning
Provided by Schools of California Online Resources for Education (SORE)
Lessons were written by teachers selected to participate in SCORE Mathematics
workshops. Lessons and links reflect our CA's Mathematics Standards and the
NCTM Standards.
Discrete Math Project at the University of Colorado
The Math Forum at Drexel's Internet Mathematics Library
A Library of Interactive Math Activities
Link to a Library of Middle School Units and Lessons
Link to Some Mathematical Reasoning Puzzles