Weak Consistency: The New Red Flag on The Principle of Mathematical Induction in The Online Classroom

Abstract

This qualitative study aims to explore metacognitive blindness when students complete proofs using the principle of mathematical induction. The research was conducted during September - October 2021, in a Real Analysis online class. The subject in this study was a student who met the indicators of metacognitive blindness. The research instrument used was an interview guide and questions about the principle of mathematical induction. The results of the study indicate that there is weak consistency, which is a condition where the subject has a changing understanding of the principle of mathematical induction. This red flag complements the three types of red flags in previous research, namely: lack of pf progress, error detection, and anomaly result. The next research is expected to find other types of red flags so that the understanding related to metacognitive blindness, especially that occurs in online classes, becomes more complete.