Decision 6: Acquisition Lesson:

Title:
Why are counterexamples useful when arguing a conjecture?

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Culminating Activities:

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Student Assessment(s):

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Acquisition Lesson(s):

1. What are the simple aspects of a logical argument?2. How can identifying the hypothesis and conclusion in logical deductions be useful in making decisions in situations?3. Why are counterexamples useful when arguing a conjecture?4. What are the mathematical thought processes in judging the validity of arguments conducted and why is it useful to follow these procedures?5. What are the similarities and differences between inductive and deductive reasoning?

Extended Thinking Lesson(s):

1. How can identifying the hypothesis and conclusion in logical deductions be useful in making decisions in situations?2. Why are counterexamples useful when arguing a conjecture?3. What are the mathematical thought processes in judging the validity of arguments conducted and why is it useful to follow these procedures?4. What are the similarities and differences between inductive and deductive reasoning?