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Reconstruct f from its Second Derivative

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Overview:: Interactive applet allowing users to practice constructing the derivative of a function when given the graph of the second derivative.
Type of Material:: Simulation
Recommended Uses:: To accompany lecture notes, homework assignments, or handouts for Calculus I.
Technical Requirements:: Any browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: To provide students with an interactive applet to construct the graph of a function when given the second derivative f. This helps better understanding of the second derivative.
Target Student Population:: Calculus I students.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Pre-Calculus.

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Strengths:: This site provides an interactive applet to construct the graph of function when it is given its second derivative’s graph. Students can check the accuracy of their graphs and compare it with the result by just clicking on the available options: “check accuracy” and “show results”. This site offers a great help for students of Calculus I who want to practice graphing functions using their second derivatives’ graphs. This site can be included as a part of lecture or as an extra online tutorial for students.
Concerns:: A link to the corresponding theoretical material would improve the site.

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Strengths:: Both instructor and student can use this site in the Calculus I class in lectures or assignments related to graphing functions using the graphs of their second derivatives.
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Strengths:: Students and instructors can access this applet easily, and start using it right away. The users can choose one of the available options in this applet. All they need is to do is follow all given instructions because these instructions provide step-by-step guidelines to construct their graphs.
Concerns:: This site could benefit from a better design.