Building an Understanding of Functions: A Series of Activities for Pre-Calculus.

Authors :: Carducci, Olivia M.
Source :: Primus: Problems, Resources & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies. Jul/Aug2008, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p394-397. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Building block toys can be used to illustrate various concepts connected with functions including graphs and rates of change of linear and exponential functions, piecewise functions, and composition of functions. Five brief activities suitable for a pre-calculus course are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *BLOCKS (Toys) in mathematics education
*MATHEMATICS education
*MATHEMATICAL functions
*PIECEWISE linear topology
*EXPONENTIAL functions
*CALCULUS
*EDUCATIONAL toys
*EQUIPMENT & supplies

Language :: English
ISSN :: 10511970
Volume :: 18
Issue :: 4
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: Primus: Problems, Resources & Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 33468334
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1080/10511970701606779

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