Proof by Contradiction and the Electoral College

Presents a mathematics activity that introduces proof by contradiction in a nonformal setting. This activity has the added benefit of helping students gain a greater understanding of the electoral college. (ASK)

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Mathematics teacher 1998-11, Vol.91 (8), p.655-658
Hauptverfasser:	Redmond, Charles, Federici, Michael P., Platte, Donald M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antitheses College students Electoral College Government (Administrative Body) Mathematical Concepts Mathematics Activities Mathematics education Mathematics Instruction Political systems Proof (Mathematics) Proof by contradiction Secondary Education Secondary School Mathematics Secondary school students States Thinking Skills Voting
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Zusammenfassung:	Presents a mathematics activity that introduces proof by contradiction in a nonformal setting. This activity has the added benefit of helping students gain a greater understanding of the electoral college. (ASK)
ISSN:	0025-5769 2330-0582
DOI:	10.5951/MT.91.8.0655