The Teaching of Mathematics: The Classification of Surfaces.

Andrews, Peter

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Teaching of Mathematics: The Classification of Surfaces.

Andrews, Peter

American Mathematical Monthly, v95 n9 p861-67 Nov 1988

Given is a proof on the classification of surfaces that involves some simple graph theory. It could serve as an introduction to some methods of modern differential topology. (MNS)

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, Graphs, Higher Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Proof (Mathematics), Teaching Methods, Topology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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Note: Journal availability: American Mathematical Monthly, Membership/Subscriptions Department, Mathematical Association of America, 1529 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20077-9564.