RUME 26
2024
Omaha, Nebraska
Investigating How Students Try to Solve Real Analysis Problems
Page: 538
This study observed real analysis students attempting the homework assigned by their instructor to identify how they used resources, specifically example proofs, to complete their homework. The data consisted of seven students in total over three instructors. Overall, the study found that students tended to adopt a recurrent style of how they used their notes, or did not use their notes, to advance their solutions. However, there were some instances where the students would deviate from their style which could be linked to the type of problem as well as how the instructor taught that topic. This study contributes insight into how real analysis students may use their resources for the tasks assigned by the instructor.