"Rigour" comes to English through old French (13th c., Modern French rigueur) meaning "stiffness", which itself is based on the Latin rigorem (nominative rigor) "numbness, stiffness, hardness, firmness; roughness, … See more

Mathematical rigour can apply to methods of mathematical proof and to methods of mathematical practice (thus relating to other interpretations … See more

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Intellectual rigour is a process of thought which is consistent, does not contain self-contradiction, and takes into account the entire scope of … See more

The setting for intellectual rigour does tend to assume a principled position from which to advance or argue. An opportunistic tendency to use any … See more

Rigour in the classroom is a hotly debated topic amongst educators. Generally speaking, classroom rigour consists of multi-faceted, challenging instruction and correct placement of the student. Students excelling in formal operational thought tend to excel in … See more