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Euclidean Geometry: A Guided Inquiry Approach
David M Clark
Price
1150.00
ISBN
9781470425920
Language
English
Pages
160
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
180 x 240 mm
Year of Publishing
2016
Territorial Rights
Restricted
Imprint
Orient BlackSwan

Geometry has been an essential element in the study of mathematics since antiquity. Traditionally, we have also learned formal reasoning by studying Euclidean geometry. In this book, David Clark develops a modern axiomatic approach to this ancient subject, both in content and presentation. Mathematically, Clark has chosen a new set of axioms that draw on a modern understanding of set theory and logic, the real number continuum and measure theory, none of which were available in Euclid’s time. The result is a development of the standard content of Euclidean geometry with the mathematical precision of Hilbert’s foundations of geometry. In particular, the book covers all the topics listed in the Common Core State Standards for high school synthetic geometry. The presentation uses a guided inquiry, active learning pedagogy. Students benefit from the axiomatic development because they themselves solve the problems and prove the theorems with the instructor serving as a guide and mentor. Students are thereby empowered with the knowledge that they can solve problems on their own without reference to authority. This book, written for an undergraduate axiomatic geometry course, is particularly well suited for future secondary school teachers.

David M Clark is Chair of the Mathematics Department at the State University of New York, New Paltz, USA.

Acknowledgements 
Preface 
Chapter 1. Congruent Figures 
Chapter 2. Axioms, Theorems and Proofs 
Chapter 3. Area Measure 
Chapter 4. Angle Measure 
Chapter 5. Similar Figures 
Chapter 6. Trigonometric Ratios 
Chapter 7. Circle Measure 
Chapter 8. Perspective Geometry 
Appendix A. The Axioms 
Appendix B. Guidelines for the Instructor 
Appendix C. Hilbert’s Axioms 
Bibliography 
Index

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