The book is designed for children from 6 to 8 years old, but it might be of
interest both to five-year olds and to older primary-school pupils. It can
be used in any of the following ways: family reading, group reading in
Infants schools, and recreational reading in the lower Junior schools. This
is no study-book. It does not provide a systematic and complete introduction
to geometry. Its aim is to acquaint children in an exciting and stimulating
way with some of the principal concepts of geometry, to teach them how to
find bearings in simple geometrical situations and to discern geometrical
patterns in the world around them.Despite its "easiness", the book contains
some fundamental scientific facts. Therefore, using the book calls for
active involvement on the part of adults.
Since the book contains many new ideas and facts, it should be read step by
step and the "dosage" should be reasonably graded. Granted the reading "doses"
are substantially dependent on the individual ability of a child, but according
to our experience a daily session should not be longer than 30-40 minutes
(especially with group reading).Each term for a new concept, when it first
appears in the text, is printed in red. It is a good practice to begin each
session with recapitulation: recall the previous events and the definitions
of the earlier concepts.
The tasks and the worksheets are important. They will make for a deeper
understanding of the mathematical contents of the book and development of
some practical skills with geometrical figures. Children should not overlook
these questions and exercises.Some of the exercises are far more difficult
than those inserted into the body of the text. Some even introduce new
concepts. It is up to the instructor to decide whether or not the student
can handle them and they should not insist on carrying out the exercises in
strict succession. Your sessions will require coloured pencils, paper,
a ruler, a pair of scissors, a pair of compasses, a set-square, sticks, and
some Plasticine. All these should be prepared beforehand and used as required.
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