The Teaching of Geometry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Eugene Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483306495 ISBN 13: 9780483306493

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Revitalize geometry for the classroom with clear purposes and practical insight.

This edition speaks to progressive teachers who want geometry to engage students, respect geometry for its own sake, and connect with how the subject is taught today.

This book frames the teaching of geometry as a living task. It weighs goals, methods, and materials—from definitions and proofs to the role of exercises and textbooks—without promising a single perfect approach. It invites teachers to balance tradition with thoughtful change, keeping the pupil’s interest at the center of instruction.

• Guidance on choosing what to teach and why it matters in the modern classroom
• Discussion of how geometry relates to algebra and other math topics
• Practical approaches to presenting definitions, axioms, and proofs
• Ideas for using exercises to build understanding and skill

Ideal for readers who teach geometry in high school or want a deeper look at the historical and practical foundations of the subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483306495
• ISBN 13: 9780483306493
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 356