2017•Journal of Physics Conference SeriesOpen access

Mathematical Proof Construction: Students’ Ability in Higher Education

Minatun Nadlifah, Sufyani Prabawanto

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This study aimed to categorizing and describing students' ability in constructing a mathematics proof. This study used descriptive-qualitative approach which involved 46 mathematics undergraduate students. The results showed that the students' ability in mathematical proof constructing consist 2 phases, that is, visual proof and symbolic proof. Students were not using the concepts and definitions in order to constructing mathematics proof. Consequently, reinforcement of concepts will improve students' ability to constructing an argument or explanation in mathematical proof.

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Key concepts: Mathematics education, Proof of concept, Mathematical proof, Argument (complex analysis), Mathematical logic, Structural proof theory, Computer-assisted proof, Mathematical induction