Pappus and Pascal 
Pappus and Pascal
by UNSW / N.J. Wildberger
Video Lecture 12 of 19
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Date Added: March 14, 2015

Lecture Description

Continuing with our introduction to elementary projective geometry, meant for primary school students, we discuss two of the most famous theorems in mathematics: one due to Pappus of Alexandria around 300 A D and one due to Blaise Pascal in the 1600's. The first result only requires a piece of paper, a pen and a straightedge, or ruler, to appreciate. Pascal's theorem requires also a circle. Both theorems really ought to be more widely known in primary school mathematics education.

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Feel like learning mathematics from the ground up? Here is your chance: K-6 mathematics explained intuitively but accurately in a novel way by a professional pure mathematician.

The series is meant for those who are teaching public or high school, parents who have children in those years, and anyone who would like to strengthen their understanding of the subject.

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