Strategies for proof construction (self-reports vs performance) - Is prior knowledge important?

Kirsten, K.; Neuhaus-Eckhardt, S.

Research article in edited proceedings (conference)

Abstract

The construction of proofs, and in particular the understanding of the statement to be proved, can be supported by the use of certain strategies. However, from a methodological perspective, there is a critical debate about how such strategies can be measured in quantitative studies (self-report vs performance). Moreover, from a pedagogical perspective, little is known about the prerequisites, such as the prior knowledge required for strategy use. In this paper, we therefore investigate (1) the relationship between self-reported strategy use and actual performance on five comprehension strategies in the context of proving and (2) the predictive power of prior knowledge for strategy performance. Our sample consists of 152 second-semester university students. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Details zur Publikation

Book title: Proceedings of the 46th conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Release year: 2023
Language in which the publication is written: English
Event: Haifa, Israel
Link to the full text: https://pme46.edu.haifa.ac.il/conference-schedule/conference-proceedings