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- Douglas B. Meade
- Department of Mathematics
- University of South Carolina
- meade@math.sc.edu
- Philip B. Yasskin
- Department of Mathematics
- Texas A&M University
- yasskin@math.tamu.edu
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- Collection of more than 70 maplets
- utilizing Maple’s symbolic, numeric, and graphic capabilities
- to create student-(and instructor-) friendly environments
- for learning and teaching fundamental calculus concepts, manipulations,
theory, and applications.
- Maplet
- Applet created in the Maple programming language
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- Problem Definition
- Algorithmic problems provide almost endless practice problems
- Ability to enter user-defined problems allows for use on textbook
exercises
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- Problem Solution / Checking
- Approach closely follows standard methods and terminology found in
textbooks
- Solution is checked step-by-step symbolically
- Hints are available (more are needed)
- Correct solution can be displayed
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- Pre-Calculus (17)
- Limits (5)
- Left & Right Limits & Continuity: Using a Graph
- Derivatives (22)
- From Secant Slopes to Tangent Slope, Using a Formula
- Properties of the Graph of the Derivative
- Implicit Differentiation
- Integrals (20)
- Integration by Parts
- Volumes by Slicing
- Differential Equations (2)
- Sequences / Series (4)
- Geometric Series
- Series Convergence Test Drill
- Curvilinear Coordinates (2)
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- Ongoing Development
- Expanding collection of maplets
- Updating maplets to uniform style and functionality
- Investigating options for integrating with course management tools
(e.g., WebWorks, WebAssign)
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- Web Access
- Open: Table of Contents/Videos
http://www.math.sc.edu/calclab/M4C/
- Secure: USC & TAMU Communities + Approved Users
Local copy of Maple:
https://src1.psc.sc.edu/maplets/MapletsForCalculus/
MapleNet:
http://m4c.math.sc.edu/
- Individual and Classroom Licenses
- available through Maplesoft’s MapleConnect program
http://www.maplesoft.com/products/thirdparty/maplets_calc/
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