A Measurement Activity to Encourage Exploration of Calculus Concepts

A Measurement Activity to Encourage Exploration of Calculus Concepts

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This article describes an activity that incorporates measurement in order to lead students to discover and explore fundamental concepts of calculus. Students are provided with an experientially real starting point involving measurement and are encouraged to engage in mathematical discussions in a lo...

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Main Author: William McGuffey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College
Online Access:https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/618
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spelling doaj-1755c04f6c0f451ba85550d8ba0774612020-11-25T03:00:27ZengColumbia University LibrariesJournal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College2156-14002156-13972015-12-016210.7916/jmetc.v6i2.618A Measurement Activity to Encourage Exploration of Calculus ConceptsWilliam McGuffey0Teachers CollegeThis article describes an activity that incorporates measurement in order to lead students to discover and explore fundamental concepts of calculus. Students are provided with an experientially real starting point involving measurement and are encouraged to engage in mathematical discussions in a low-stakes environment. I describe the activity as it unfolded in my classroom, while indicating moments at which my students exhibited certain Standards for Mathematical Practice (National Governors Association Center for Best Practices & Council of Chief School Officers, 2010) and Process Standards (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000).https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/618
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description This article describes an activity that incorporates measurement in order to lead students to discover and explore fundamental concepts of calculus. Students are provided with an experientially real starting point involving measurement and are encouraged to engage in mathematical discussions in a low-stakes environment. I describe the activity as it unfolded in my classroom, while indicating moments at which my students exhibited certain Standards for Mathematical Practice (National Governors Association Center for Best Practices & Council of Chief School Officers, 2010) and Process Standards (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000).
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