Geometry and Symmetry - Hardcover

Kinsey, L. Christine; Moore, Teresa E.; Prassidis, Efstratios

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470499494 ISBN 13: 9780470499498

Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

This new book for mathematics and mathematics education majors helps students gain an appreciation of geometry and its importance in the history and development of mathematics. The material is presented in three parts. The first is devoted to a rigorous introduction of Euclidean geometry, the second covers various noneuclidean geometries, and the last part delves into symmetry and polyhedra. Historical contexts accompany each topic. Exercises and activities are interwoven with the text to enable the students to explore geometry. Some of the activities take advantage of geometric software so students - in particular, future teachers - gain a better understanding of its capabilities. Others explore the construction of simple models or use manipulatives allowing students to experience the hands-on, creative side of mathematics. While this text contains a rigorous mathematical presentation, key design features and activities allow it to be used successfully in mathematics for teachers courses as well.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr. L. Christine Kinsey is in the Mathematics and Statistics department at Canisius University.

Teresa E. Moore is the author of Geometry and Symmetry, published by Wiley.

Efstratios Prassidis is the author of Geometry and Symmetry, published by Wiley.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0470499494
• ISBN 13: 9780470499498
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 480
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar