The Teaching of Geometry

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The Teaching of Geometry

by David Eugene Smith

EN·~8 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total

GINN AND COMPANY · PROPRIETORS BOSTON · U.S.A.

3:11

THE TEACHING OF GEOMETRY

0:01

CHAPTER I - CERTAIN QUESTIONS NOW AT ISSUE

9:02

CHAPTER II - WHY GEOMETRY IS STUDIED

33:49

CHAPTER III - A BRIEF HISTORY OF GEOMETRY

21:23

CHAPTER IV - DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEACHING OF GEOMETRY

12:17

CHAPTER V - EUCLID

15:07

CHAPTER VI - EFFORTS AT IMPROVING EUCLID

20:45

CHAPTER VII - THE TEXTBOOK IN GEOMETRY

24:21

CHAPTER VIII - THE RELATION OF ALGEBRA TO GEOMETRY

15:44

Description

Designed for the everyday high‑school teacher who wants to breathe new life into a subject often seen as dry, this work explores how geometry can be taught as a vibrant, logical adventure. The author acknowledges the tension between reverence for classical methods and the urge to modernize, offering a balanced perspective that avoids both radical overhaul and stagnant tradition. Readers will find a clear argument for keeping geometry’s intrinsic beauty at the forefront while still making it accessible to modern learners.

Through thoughtful discussion of curriculum placement, student motivation, and the mental development appropriate to adolescents, the book proposes practical, incremental improvements rather than quick fixes. It highlights common misconceptions about the utility of geometry and suggests ways to engage students’ curiosity without sacrificing rigor. Educators who seek a reasoned, supportive guide to refine their teaching will discover valuable insights that respect both the subject’s heritage and the evolving classroom.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (511K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Anna Hall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Oct 10, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

David Eugene Smith

David Eugene Smith

1860–1944

A pioneering voice in mathematics education, he helped turn the history of mathematics into a lively subject for students and general readers alike. His books and teaching shaped how math was taught in the United States in the early 20th century.

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