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Using the Pottery Wheel to Explore Topics in Calculus.

Authors :
Farnell, Elin
Snipes, Marie A.
Source :
Primus: Problems, Resources & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies. 2015, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p170-180. 11p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

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 tactile learning, this project focuses students’ attention on concepts relating to (i) functions that have no algebraic formula; (ii) notation and construction of Riemann sums; and (iii) error estimation. We will describe our project design, implementation, and suggested adaptations. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10511970
Volume :
25
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Primus: Problems, Resources & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99282780
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10511970.2014.922151