
GINN AND COMPANY · PROPRIETORS BOSTON · U.S.A.
THE TEACHING OF GEOMETRY
CHAPTER I - CERTAIN QUESTIONS NOW AT ISSUE
CHAPTER II - WHY GEOMETRY IS STUDIED
CHAPTER III - A BRIEF HISTORY OF GEOMETRY
CHAPTER IV - DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEACHING OF GEOMETRY
CHAPTER V - EUCLID
CHAPTER VI - EFFORTS AT IMPROVING EUCLID
CHAPTER VII - THE TEXTBOOK IN GEOMETRY
CHAPTER VIII - THE RELATION OF ALGEBRA TO GEOMETRY
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.
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
2011-10-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1860–1944
A pioneer of modern math education, this American scholar helped shape how mathematics was taught in schools and colleges. He also brought the subject’s past to life through widely read histories, textbooks, and translations.
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