The first article I reviewed was found in the Teaching Children Mathematics journal and was titled Identifying Logical Necessity. Teachers are used as facilitators throughout the article expressing the importance to make wise reasoning when describing things that happen. The author goes on to state that teachers that know more about the topic regarding logical reasoning are more prone to be able to help elementary students understand the concept. Logical reasoning should not be taught explicitly in throughout a students elementary years, but should instead be presented when an instance occurs that could be related with the topic. Activities used throughout a student's day to day learning should incorporate and encourage students to explain their ideas by reasoning with proof. Proof is vital for a student to grasp onto early in their academic careers since the term is at the root of explaining reasoning and proof. Determining where a student is struggling with their proof statements is something that all educators should master. Mastering this skill will help guide young students throughout K-8 and will prepare them for the next step in the educational careers.
A teacher’s main goal is for their students to learn the material being taught and to have them succeed as they go through their academic endeavors. Students that are able to recognize and explain their reasoning and proof methods will do well as they move on. Teachers must make it one of their main goals to make sure that they are able to recognize and correct a student that is struggling in their logical reasoning. The article expresses numerous activities that will help teachers sharpen their skills in this area and is a great resource that I can see myself looking back to in the future.
http://my.nctm.org/eresources/view_media.asp?article_id=9162
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