Demonstration by:
Uses for the Livescribe Pen
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Candice Harrington (Capistrano Valley High School)
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Larry Perez (Saddleback College)
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USE 1: Question number 1 below is an example of a problem whose solution needs a bit more
explanation to ensure that students understand its content.
Explain the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning.
Inductive: specific examples lead to general conclusions.
Deductive: general truths lead to specific conclusions.
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USE 2: Question number 2 below is an example of a problem that offers a “hint” before giving
the final solution.
Write a conjecture that is always true based on the given information. ____________________
2.
Given: MA  OY , AN  BO
M
B
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3.
N
O
Y
USE 3: Question number 3 below is an example of a problem that offers a “hint”, the solution,
and further explanation.
Write a counterexample for the conjecture All factors of 12 are even numbers. _____________
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4.
A
USE 4: Question number 4 below is an example of a problem done by a student using the
Livescribe pen.
Find the value of the expression 5  (3  1)3  6 .