A Measurement Activity to Encourage Exploration of Calculus Concepts

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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Bibliographic Details
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-test.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/618