Over the course of the week you will be asked to read several articles pertaining to proof and reasoning in the high school classroom. Each one has been chosen to expose you the research in this area and to give you some sense of what can be done to improve student understanding of geometry proofs.

After reading each article, please take the time to reflect on the research presented in terms of:

• Your own experiences as a geometry teacher,
• Class discussions, and
• Other articles that you have read.
  

For two of the articles, please write a two to three page analysis of the article that includes reflections on one or more of the following questions or statements. Be sure to use evidence or direct citations from the article to support any claims you make in your analysis.

1. What relationship do you see between the NCTM Reasoning and Proof Standard and the research presented in this article?
2. How has this research helped to change your beliefs or understandings about the role of proof in the classroom?
3. What aspects of the article apply directly to your teaching? Please describe how you will use suggestions from the article to enhance your teaching of proof.
4. After reading the article, what questions do you know have, or what thoughts will you continue to investigate?

Notes:
*Be sure that your two written analyses focus on different questions from the list above.

*Although you are only asked to write a formal analysis of two articles, we encourage you to consider these questions for each article that you read so we may have a fruitful discussion of the research during class.

Grading Rubric

Clearly addresses at least one of the questions or statements listed above.	3 points
Provides evidence from the article for any claims made.	5 points
Shows reflection on own experiences, class discussions, or other readings.	5 points
Overall: Spelling, grammar, structure, etc.	2 points
Total possible points	15 points