The Teaching of Geometry
The Teaching of Geometry, published in 1911 by David Eugene Smith, professor of mathematics at Teachers College, Columbia University, is a guide for teachers of high-school geometry. Smith asks why geometry is studied at all, gives a brief history of the subject and of its teaching, and discusses Euclid and the many attempts to improve on him, the choice of a textbook, the relation of algebra to geometry, axioms, definitions and how pupils should attack exercises. He then works through the leading propositions of plane and solid geometry book by book. His tone is practical, historically informed and wary of fashionable reforms. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Is The Teaching of Geometry in the public domain?
Yes. The Teaching of Geometry by David Eugene Smith is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Teaching of Geometry?
About 6 h 13 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Teaching of Geometry?
The Teaching of Geometry by David Eugene Smith is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
