Developing Geometry Proofs with Geometry Expressions - Softcover

Lyublinskaya, Irina; Ryzhik, Valeriy; Funsch, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1882564162 ISBN 13: 9781882564163

Publisher: Saltire Software, Incorporated, 2012

Synopsis

We wrote this book to help teachers to engage their students in learning geometry and encourage them in their development of logical thinking. This book offers 43 interesting geometry problems that reflect the content of the standard high school curriculum. Altogether these problems demonstrate the most important methods of geometry. The unique features of these problems include the use of the symbolic geometry software, Geometry Expressions. Each problem includes a student black line master and detailed teacher notes with solutions, proofs, and steps for working with Geometry Expressions. We hope that this book will be useful to educators who are interested in teaching students geometry using modern technology in the classroom. We believe that use of symbolic geometry software in teaching and learning is a key element in the future of mathematics education. It will raise students’ interest in geometry while helping them to gain mastery of the subject.

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About the Author

Dr. Lyublinskaya is an associate professor of mathematics and science education at the College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY. She received her Ph.D. in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, and has published substantially in that field. She has taught at the university as well as the high school level for over 20 years. In recent years she has directed her professional endeavors to curriculum development and research in the area of integrating technology into mathematics and science education and to the professional development of mathematics and science teachers. Lyublinskaya is a recipient of Radioshack/Tandy Prize for Teaching Excellence in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science, NSTA Distinguished Science Teaching Award and citation, Education’s Unsung Heroes Award for innovation in the classroom, and NSTA Vernier Technology Award for innovative use of technology in the classroom. She has published multiple articles and 10 books about teaching mathematics and science. Dr. Ryzhik is a mathematics instructor and curriculum supervisor at the Physical-Technical High School in St. Petersburg. He received his Ed.D. in Mathematics Education from The Russian Pedagogic University, St. Petersburg. He has published 20 books, including various mathematics textbooks for secondary schools and supplementary books for teachers. He has over 50 articles on teaching mathematics in secondary schools and assessment. He was awarded the title of Distinguished Master Teacher of the Russian Federation in 1998 and received the Russian Presidential Award for Teaching Mathematics in 2006. He was one of the first Russian educators to implement dynamic geometry software and computer algebra systems in teaching mathematics in Russia. Dan Funsch is a high school mathematics and science teacher at the Alleluia Community School, Augusta, GA. He has over thirty years classroom experience in both public and private schools. He is particularly interested in connections between science and mathematics curricula and looks for ways to integrate them. A member of both NCTM and NSTA, Dan is active professionally at the state, regional, and national levels. Dan is a recipient of the Compaq Teaching with Computer Technology Grant and was recognized by the American Physical Society as a Distinguished Physics Teacher. He is the 2006 recipient of the Gladys M. Thomason award for distinguished service in mathematics education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Saltire Software, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1882564162
• ISBN 13: 9781882564163
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300