Context-based exercises in logic: To park or not to park, 'tis the question

Mika Munakata

doi:10.1080/0020739X.2010.550942

Context-based exercises in logic: To park or not to park, 'tis the question

Mika Munakata

Mathematics

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Abstract

In this article, ambiguous street and park signs are analysed and deciphered using symbolic logic. These examples showcase the ways in which instructors of undergraduate mathematics courses can blend their students' everyday exposure to logical reasoning with classroom experiences.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	649-657
Number of pages	9
Journal	International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
Volume	42
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2010.550942
State	Published - Jul 2011

Keywords

Context-based instruction
Discrete mathematics
Logic
Undergraduate mathematics

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