The Wisdom of Sacred Geometry 

What is Sacred Geometry?  For 60 centuries Humanity has created works which still hold our wonder.  Obviously, places like the pyramids, megaliths, and earthworks scattered around the globe required mathematics in their construction, alignment to the skies, and in their geometric shape.    

      

  

As we dig further we find that the mathematics of their form, even their location, and the rhythms they may have and probably did measure, are all interrelated.    

       

  

Sacred space gives way to sacred form as quite common and often ubiquitously used symbols rely on the same basic precepts.  Trigonometry, Astrology, Qabbala, and Mandala are all related.  Phi (the golden section), Giza, Stonehenge, the Human, the apple, and our solar system all share a common structure. 

            

  

This sacredness of the geometry of mathematics and of learning is what we can and should be teaching in schools today.  I have been unwittingly doing so for more than 12 years and the results have been noteworthy. 

  

  

And so, I have progressed with my work, which has now become my vocation: to bring to the world an understanding of sacred geometry, and an excitement of the Creative Intelligence, Magic, and beauty behind mathematics. 

                              

  

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