9780259464495 - Geometry in the Secondary School (Classic Reprint) de Macdonald, James Wallace (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book argues for a radical departure from traditional geometry education, in which students predominantly learn through memorization. The author, a seasoned mathematics educator, contends that this approach stifles the development of reasoning skills and fails to convey the true essence of geometry as a discipline of logical exploration. Instead, the author advocates for a method that emphasizes the independent discovery of geometric principles through student-led exploration, a methodology more in line with how mathematical knowledge is actually produced. The book provides detailed guidance on how to implement this method in the classroom, offering numerous examples and exercises to foster a deep understanding of geometry's underlying principles. By embracing this paradigm shift, the author argues that students will emerge from geometry courses not only with a firm grasp of the subject matter but also with enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the classroom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.