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Classical Geometry - Euclidean Constructions

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
8:30 am
Washington Room
Located in Founders Hall

Presenter: Dave Reiner, Brookfield Academy Upper School Math Department Chair
Euclidean constructions are drawings made using only the tools of a compass and a straightedge. Constructions were developed during the classical era of Greek mathematics, but they remain a valuable tool for understanding modern mathematical principles. While most high schools have eliminated Euclidean constructions from their curriculum, Brookfield Academy continues to teach these skills as we believe they are a fundamental part of classical education and an elegant way to explore mathematics.
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