Interactive Geogebra applet exploring the derivative as a function.
Type of Material:
Simulation
Recommended Uses:
The material is well suited to use for in-class demonstrations or for inclusion in group activities and individual exploration.
Technical Requirements:
Any Browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The main goal of this site is to illustrate and aid users in visualizing and thinking about the derivative as a function.
Goal:
Students will be able to describe the the changes to a graph by exploring the slope of a tangent line to the graph at various points.
Target Student Population:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, Calculus 1
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Algebra, PreCalculus, Calculus I
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The applet is interactive and user friendly. Clear instructions are provided. It would be very nice to use in an in-class demonstration. It is a well displayed applet.
Concerns:
If the user drags the point on the graph too quickly, the graph of the derivative will be choppy. This is a minor concern.
It would be nice if more than one graph could be given.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This applet is a great tool for helping students to visualize the derivative as a function. It could be used during a lecture or it could easily be incorporated into a group/individual activity.
It builds on previous knowledge and provides good expalnations for students working alone.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This applet is interactive and easy to use.
It is very appealing and is interactive. It includes good questions for the students to answer.
Creative Commons:
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