Interactive applet allowing users the opportunity to explore the Mean Value Theorem.
Type of Material:
Simulation
Recommended Uses:
The material is well suited to use for in-class demonstrations, inclusion in group activities, and individual homework assignments.
Technical Requirements:
Any Browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The main goal of this site is to allow users to visualize the Mean Value Theorem.
Target Student Population:
High School, College Lower Division, Calculus I
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
College Algebra
Content Quality
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Strengths:
This site provides an interactive uswer friendly applet to visualize the mean value theorem. Students can select the endpoints of their choice by sliding the cursor on the x-axis. Users have the option of displaying slopes of secant and tangent lines in the applet. This site offers a great help for students of Calculus I who want to visualize the mean value theorem and they can also use it as a guide for their course assignments and projects. This site can be included as a part of lecture or as an extra online tutorial for students.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
This applet is a great tool for helping students to visualize and understand the Mean Value Theorem. The instructor and can use this site in the Calculus I class in lectures related to the mean value theorem. It could easily be incorporated into a homework assignment or group activity.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
Students and instructors can access this applet easily, and they can choose one of the available options in this applet.
Sliders and selectable options make this applet very user friendly.
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