Creative and Holistic Mathematics Instruction
in Geometry,
Trigonometry, Algebra and Beyond.
with Paul Stang, MA
paulstang@gmail.com
Welcome to alternatives, where we
succeed in making mathematics more interesting, fun, and achievable for a wider
portion of highschool and college student populations, while pushing those typically
capable souls to expand their Human sides.
This is key; mathematics which is Humanistic, builds upon ancient
Wisdom, and is relevant.
We
can make and use Mandala, Platonic-, Archimedic-, and Kepler-forms, Ф,
ancient symbols, geometric division of the circle, √2, √3, and
fractional processes to creatively and passionately teach Algebra, Geometry,
and Trigonometry. Further tools and
techniques involve use of Astro-Logix and Zometools, architectural field trips,
rocketry, arch building, astrology, music, and sound. These are meant to instill what is referred to as "Awe". New ideas for assessment methods; which
encourage growth (not testing), themes of instruction; national
finance-consumerism, and recreational mathematics are also included.
Results
of this work in testing, effort, interest, and student sense of accomplishment
in the general high school and college classroom are very positive; with
failing students receiving average passing scores within two years, as their
peers often also shift upward by at least one letter grade and the normally
excellent student finds their first real challenge in the subject.
In
the linked pages find out about an exciting new book which details this work
and provides 60 lesson plans for instruction.
See the types of workshops and lectures which have been given to
teachers, artists, and adult students internationally. Participate with illuminating the mysteries
of Geometric form.
I
am a teacher, student, and artist of Sacred Geometry, Mathematics, Astrology,
Archaeo-Astronomy, Leylines, and Sciences.
I believe that mathematics education needs this fresh voice, echoing in
many cases work that others have done or discovered. My initial career in Engineering showed me applications of
mathematics. I then traveled the world,
studying cultures, art, and architecture.
My experiences have each given me some ingredient to the educational work
which I now perform. paulstang@gmail.com
