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Davis, Paul; Raianu, Serban – Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, 2007
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a planimeter is "an instrument for measuring the area of a plane figure by tracing its boundary line". Even without knowing how a planimeter works, it is clear from the definition that the idea behind it is that one can compute the area of a figure just by "walking" on the boundary. For someone who has…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Plane Geometry, Calculus
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Moskowitz, Stuart – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Presents activities which use graphing calculators to explore parametric equations of spirals, circles, and polygons. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Computer Software
Georgia Univ., Athens. Dept. of Vocational Education. – 1990
This program guide presents civil engineering technology curriculum for technical institutes in Georgia. The general information section contains the following: purpose and objectives; program description, including admissions, typical job titles, and accreditation and certification; and curriculum model, including standard curriculum sequence and…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Behavioral Objectives, Calculus, Civil Engineering