
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
Best remembered as a pioneering historian of mathematics, this American educator helped bring the subject’s human story into classrooms as well as scholarship. His books ranged from school texts to major historical works, and they shaped how generations of readers encountered mathematics.
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