The subject matter of this material involves introductory calculus. Students must use and practice their calculus techniques in an attempt to escape a virtual island: Calculus Island. The escape can not be accomplished immediately and students must devote some time to escape. Students may find this material particularly helpful when studying for an introductory calculus final examination.
This is an escape room game for practicing limit, derivative, tangent lines, Newton's method, and exponential models.
Type of Material:
Drill and Practice
Recommended Uses:
Individual, group, complementary studying material for an exam/final.
Technical Requirements:
It should work on any browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The learning goal of this material is to develop a mastery of introductory calculus including limits, derivatives, tangent lines, Newton's method, and exponential models.
Target Student Population:
High School, College Lower Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Introductory Calculus
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Users are given the option of clicking on items on the stranded island. When an item is clicked, a set of calculus problems must be solved in order to obtain a hint, which will ultimately help guide students to a rescue. For example, if the student clicks on the life-jacket partially buried in the sand on the island, three limit problems are displayed. These problems involve infinite limits which are important concepts in calculus. By solving such problems, students reinforce their knowledge of the behavior of particular functions as x approaches certain values.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The interactive element and theme may allow students to feel more at ease while preparing for an exam. This will especially be helpful for students that enjoy computer games and want to practice calculus.
Concerns:
Students may click around aimlessly for long periods of time.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
Students will be able to navigate smoothly through the game without confusion arising about how to progress.
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