Mathematics and Beauty

"In this book, Nathalie Sinclair makes a case for the inclusion of the aesthetic in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Using a provocative set of philosophical, psychological, mathematical, technological, and educational insights, she illuminates how the materials and approaches we use in the mathematics classroom can be enriched for the benefit of all learners. While ranging in scope from the young learner to the professional mathematician, there is a particular focus on middle school, where negative feelings toward mathematics frequently begin. Offers specific recommendations to help teachers evoke and nurture their students' aesthetic abilities."--BOOK JACKET.