The place of geometry in mathematics teaching: An analysis of recent developments

✍ Scribed by H. J. Vollrath

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 1976
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 607 KB
• Volume: 7
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0013-1954
• DOI: 10.1007/bf00452224

✦ Synopsis

I shall start from the assumption that, nowadays, almost everyone needs some kind of geometric knowledge and abilities. Therefore, in discussions about geometry, didacticians should consider the great variety of persons to whom geometry must be taught.

Recent developments show the necessity to evolve an individualized curriculum which takes into account the various needs and abilities of the students.

1. THESIS: In the development o f an individualized curriculum the needs and

abilities o f the students shouM be given priority over the interests and preferences o f teachers.