Symmetry, Shape, and Space: An Introduction to Mathematics through Geometry

L. Christine Kinsey, Canisius College

Teresa E. Moore, Ithaca College

Symmetry, Shape, and Space uses the visual nature of geometry to involve students in discovering mathematics. Assuming no mathematics beyond the high school level, this text is the perfect introduction to mathematics in the liberal arts course of study.

Students use their intuition and imagination while developing analytic, visualization, and critical thinking skills. Varied content, activities, and examples lead students into an investigative process and provide the experience of doing and discovering mathematics as mathematicians do. Exercises requiring students to express their ideas in writing and to create drawings or physical models make math a hands-on experience. The dual geometric and algebraic nature of mathematics is integrated throughout the text.

Each chapter can stand alone, allowing great flexibility in designing a course. Secondary or elementary level mathematics teachers can use much of the material for enrichment projects. Art, architecture, and design students will enjoy exploring geometry from a mathematical perspective, and explorations of nontraditional geometric topics will intrigue mathematics professionals.

Symmetry, Shape and Space with The Geometer’s Sketchpad®: Student Lab Manual.

This 169 page manual walks students through the use of Sketchpad™ to complete any of the investigations in the parent book, Symmetry, Shape and Space, also by Christine Kinsey and Teresa Moore. Sketchpad is the ideal tool for students in any major to use in extending their investigations and study. This Lab Manual can also be used as a stand-alone Sketchpad manual.

Available for professional purchase, or complimentary for adoption consideration. Available bundled with The Geometer’s Sketchpad® at a special price. Contact your Key College Publishing sales representative.

Instructor resources available to qualified adopters, please contact your Key College Sales Representative toll free at: 888-877-7240.

NOTE:

1) Each full “Student Edition Package” of The Geometer’s Sketchpad (“Sketchpad” or “GSP”) comes in a box, with The Geometer's Sketchpad® Student Edition CD (requires CD in the drive) and license, printed Learning Guide, printed 101 Project Ideas, printed Quick Reference. ISBN: 978-1-55953-528-1 for full Student Edition Package only.

2) Each Sketchpad “Student Bundle Package” contains: The Student Edition CD and license, printed Quick Reference, printed Walkthrough Guide, Electronic Learning Guide and 101 Project Ideas available through online Help system.