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Scaffold Write Debug: A Three-Stage Approach to Proof Writing in Introductory Real Analysis
Abstract
This article describes Scaffold Write Debug, a three-stage instructional approach used in an introductory real analysis course to support students learning mathematical proof. The approach combines guided proof completion, independent proof writing, and the analysis and correction of faulty proofs. The goal is to help students understand proof structure, develop confidence in writing proofs, and become more careful readers of mathematical arguments. The paper presents classroom examples, instructor observations, and student responses, and discusses how the approach can be incorporated into a proof-based course.
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BibTeX
@misc{gamage2026scaffold,
title = {{Scaffold Write Debug: A Three-Stage Approach to Proof Writing in Introductory Real Analysis}},
author = {Chamila Gamage},
howpublished = {arXiv},
year = {2026},
month = sep,
doi = {10.48550/arxiv.2609.18957},
eprint = {2609.18957},
archivePrefix = {arXiv},
url = {https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.18957},
note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - UNPB
TI - Scaffold Write Debug: A Three-Stage Approach to Proof Writing in Introductory Real Analysis
AU - Chamila Gamage
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/09/01
PB - arXiv
DO - 10.48550/arxiv.2609.18957
UR - https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.18957
AB - This article describes Scaffold Write Debug, a three-stage instructional approach used in an introductory real analysis course to support students learning mathematical proof. The approach combines guided proof completion, independent proof writing, and the analysis and correction of faulty proofs. The goal is to help students understand proof structure, develop confidence in writing proofs, and become more careful readers of mathematical arguments. The paper presents classroom examples, instructor observations, and student responses, and discusses how the approach can be incorporated into a proof-based course.
ER -