Is 'math proofs' a hard class?

Answer 1

if your talking about high school, then no, the course should be relatively easy. If your talking about college, then yes, the course will be challenging. However, its sorta a rite of passage, most mathematics is very proof based, and an introduction to proof writing will be very beneficial to you later on

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matttlocke

Answer 2

Most classes in college past introductory calculus requires you to prove statements, rather than compute answers. I haven't heard of any class that focuses on teaching you how to do proofs, but I imagine it will make your transition into higher level classes more manageable. Therefore, common sense would dictate that a math proof course would be easier than most other math courses.

I suppose the class would begin with very basic, elementary proofs, like the two-column types from high school, and move on to harder concepts like induction, contradiction, infinite descent and the like.

Answer 3

In general, a course on mathematical proofs will be harder than one focusing on computations or applications. But this kind of course will help you gain a better understanding of what math is really all about. It should also help you take on more difficult courses later.

Answer 4

IMO classes that involve proofs and theory are always harder than plug and chug cookbook classes.

Answer 5

It depends on what you mean. If you are in high school, the answer is no, if you are in college, the answer is yes.

Answer 6

its simple, if you have a good base in calculus, and you jost need to get use to try and be frustrated if something gose wrong, you'll use to it