The Nature and Nurture of Intuition

Authors

Thomas Q. Sibley, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2-13-2014

Disciplines

Geometry and Topology | Mathematics | Psychology | Science and Mathematics Education

Abstract

Are people just innately good at mathematics or not? My teaching experience suggests mathematical ability is not just fate: Students develop their mathematical abilities by doing mathematics. In particular we discuss geometric intuition, its connection with geometric reasoning and the possibility of developing them, using examples to get the listeners actively thinking about their own geometric thinking.

Recommended Citation

Sibley, Thomas Q., "The Nature and Nurture of Intuition" (2014). Forum Lectures. 98.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/forum_lectures/98