Topology

Study of geometric properties preserved under continuous deformations.

Study Strategies

Use Analogies and Stories

Make It Memorable!

Connect topological ideas to everyday objects and funny stories. Analogies—like the donut and coffee cup—make difficult concepts easier to grasp and more fun to learn.

Examples

  • Thinking of a rubber band stretching to explain continuity.

  • Comparing a pretzel and a bagel to understand the number of holes in surfaces.