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The Epos of Euclidean Geometry in Greek Secondary Education (1836-1985): Pressure for Change and Resistance.

Authors :
Toumasis, Charalampos
Source :
Educational Studies in Mathematics. Dec 1990 21(6):491-508.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Presented is the development of school geometry in contemporary Greece since the era in which the secondary education system was established (1836). Identified and interpreted are the reasons for the endurance of Euclid's Elements as the basic component of school geometry in Greece. (KR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013-1954
Volume :
21
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Educational Studies in Mathematics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ421910
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers