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Calculus for Cats.
Amdahl, Kenn; Loats, Jim – 2001
This book, written for students of calculus, is designed to augment the explanations of concepts covered in a calculus class. It consists of an overview of calculus divided into basic ideas and vocabulary, the process of differential calculus, and integral calculus. The book is intended as a resource to explain the concepts of calculus in everyday…
Descriptors: Calculus, Functions (Mathematics), Higher Education, Mathematical Concepts
A Qualitative Approach to Sketch the Graph of a Function.
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Alson, Pedro – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents a qualitative and global method of graphing functions that involves transformations of the graph of a known function in the cartesian coordinate system referred to as graphic operators. Explains how the method has been taught to students and some comments about the results obtained. (MDH)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Functions (Mathematics), Geometry
Get Your Asymptote Intercepts Here.
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Kmiecik, Joan – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Presented is a simple method which may be used to determine points of intersection in graphs of functions if they do exist. Several examples are given with illustrations of the functions. (CW)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Functions (Mathematics), Graphs
Thermodynamic Partial Derivatives and Experimentally Measurable Quantities.
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Estevez, Gentil A.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Proposed is a flow-chart and related formulas to obtain expressions for the derivatives of the old thermodynamic function in terms of new variables, the new function and its derivatives, and derivatives of the old function, involving only measurable quantities. (CW)
Descriptors: Calculus, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemistry, College Science
Understanding Transformations of Periodic Functions through Art.
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Miller, Syrilda – Mathematics Teacher, 2001
Presents an interdisciplinary project for precalculus classes that allows students to increase their understanding of the mathematics of transformations of periodic functions and helps them see mathematics in art. Uses an applet that produces high-quality graphs and real works of art by using combinations of transformations of the sine and cosine…
Descriptors: Art, Calculus, Computer Uses in Education, Functions (Mathematics)
Sharing Teaching Ideas.
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Mathematics Teacher, 1983
Included in this column are Star Trek, a geometric construction problem; a simplified approach to correlation using scattergrams; a calculus problem concerning second derivatives for extreme values; and a note on integration by parts. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculus, Correlation, Experiential Learning, Functions (Mathematics)
Spreadsheet Works: Graphing Functions on a Spreadsheet.
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Ramamurthi, V. S. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Explains graphing functions when using LOTUS 1-2-3. Provides examples and explains keystroke entries needed to make the graphs. Notes up to six functions can be displayed on the same set of axes. (MVL)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Microcomputer Graphics and Calculus Teaching.
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Bloom, Lynette M.; And Others – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Presents several ways that the microcomputer can be used as an aid in teaching various topics in calculus, including graphing functions, solving equations, finding limits and derivatives, and solving optimization problems. Emphasizes the use of computer software that tends to maximize the potential of computer graphics in mathematics instruction.…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics