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Lucas, Krista L.; Lucas, Timothy A. – PRIMUS, 2022
It is increasingly important for mathematics students to engage in active learning along with discussion of material with their peers. "Slopes" is a mobile application designed to visualize solutions to differential equations and support active learning in the classroom. We implemented group activities using "Slopes" into an…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Equations (Mathematics), Active Learning, Computer Oriented Programs
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Farnell, Elin; Snipes, Marie A. – PRIMUS, 2015
Students sometimes struggle with visualizing the three-dimensional solids encountered in certain integral problems in a calculus class. We present a project in which students create solids of revolution with clay on a pottery wheel and estimate the volumes of these objects using Riemann sums. In addition to giving students an opportunity for…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, Teaching Methods