Poetry Inspired by Mathematics

Year: 2010 Authors: Sarah Glaz

Core claim

Mathematical ideas have repeatedly motivated poetry, and such poems can also support mathematics teaching.

Topics

mathematics and poetry, historical examples, counting and geometry, mathematics education

Domains

number theory, geometry, linear algebra, Pell equation, poetry, literature, education, cultural history

Methods

textual analysis, historical survey, anthology of examples, classroom discussion

Media

Sumerian temple hymn, English verse, elegiac distichs, limericks

Source status

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