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Question: Hello. I am in need of a low-level course that teaches Fourier analysis. I have read "Who is Fourier: A Mathematical Adventure" which was very helpful because it did not bury me in mathematics that I did not understand. It was primarily conceptual. I have searched my university library but wa unable to find anything that was not far above my mathematical abilities. I have attained a fairly poor level of mathematics--only going as far as understanding a limit and simple integration/differentiation. Because this is all new to me I am unaware of what specific form of Fourier analysis will suit my needs. I'm certain that Fourier analysis is a major field of study in its own right, so I feel rather uneasy about what to ask for. I am examining the pattern of force depressions from a rats tongue as it licks a tube for milk over a 30-minute period. Apart from putting the data in SigmaPlot for Windows and calculating a power spectrum, I don't know what else to do with the data. I feel certain there are a world of opportunites out there. Thank you for your help. Replies: It seems like you are basically looking at your rat-tongue data and trying to "analyze it". And one method to do so you think would be fourier analysis. Maybe you'll learn more about what you need to learn, as you plug along with this. But the concepts with fourier analysis are reasonably straight forward, but I just worry that it is still hard to get by the "so what?" question. This is not to say negative things about your approach, its just that understanding real life is never easy. You can understand that you can look at a movement which seems complex and perhaps break it down into the sum over lots of simpler movements. Fouirier analysis lets you break down a complex curve into the sum of many sine waves of different amplitudes, different phases, different frequencies. A person can talk about this alot, but then comes the so what question. Perhaps you don't know what you are looking for and then maybe the fourier analysis with just help you push along. You would not be the only person in the "what am I doing" catagory! There are those Schaum's outline series in math, one on Fourier analysis. Very no-nonsense, lots of examples and sample problems. Fourier analysis tho in the end is cook-book. You put your numbers into this "machine" and it computes things like that pwr spectral density. THere is not necessarily any more that it can do. I'm sure you can learn the mechanics of how to use this cook-book machine, but few people memorize it for long periods of time. You can have some fun with all this with your math packages for your computer. Add up various combinations of sine waves and just see the result emerging. For example sin x - 1/3 sin3x + 1/5 sin 5x etc etc, add it up, I think it gives a square wave. So in your mind you can visualize that it is possible to go back the other way, given the square wave, how can you break it into its simpler parts, well you do this fourier analysis stuff. At least now this is the concept. Sort of a vague answer I know. Good luck. There is something to what you are doing, but it is not something so simple that I (anyway) can just tell you.
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More About This Textbook Overview Explains how to reason and model combinatorially. Enables students to develop proficiency in fundamental discrete math problem solving in the manner that a calculus textbook develops competence in basic analysis problem solving. Stresses the systematic analysis of different possibilities, exploration of the logical structure of a problem and ingenuity. This edition contains many new exercises. Editorial Reviews From The Critics This text for undergraduate and beginning graduate students in computer science and mathematics covers the theory and application of combinatorial reasoning. Tucker (mathematics, Stony Brook) begins with a discussion of the elements of graph theory before moving on to enumeration. The systematic analysis of different possibilities, the exploration of the logical structure of a problem, and ingenuity are emphasized throughout the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) From the Publisher "...a well-structured text that addresses a broad range of topics... It is well presented, written clearly and easy to follow." (Times Higher Education Supplement, November
MPM1D Principles of Mathematics - Course Outline Mr. Krūmins Email: kruminsa@hdsb.ca Website: Office Hours: first 15 minutes at Room: 224 the start of lunch This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. Curriculum A student's final report card grade will be based on the evidence provided of these overall curriculum expectations: Process Expectations Students will be actively engaged in the following seven processes which are integrated into all areas of the course: problem solving, reasoning and proving, reflecting, connecting, representing, selecting tools and computational strategies and communicating. Number Sense and Algebra • demonstrate an understanding of the exponent rules of multiplication and division, and apply them to simplify expressions; • manipulate numerical and polynomial expressions, and solve first-degree equations. Linear Relations • apply data-management techniques to investigate relationships between two variables; • demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of a linear relation; • connect various representations of a linear relation. Analytic Geometry • determine the relationship between the form of an equation and the shape of its graph with respect to linearity and non-linearity; • determine, through investigation, the properties of the slope and y-intercept of a linear relation; • solve problems involving linear relations. Measurement and Geometry • determine, through investigation, the optimal values of various measurements; • solve problems involving the measurements of two-dimensional shapes and the surface areas and volumes of three-dimensional figures; • verify, through investigation facilitated by dynamic geometry software, geometric properties and relationships involving two- dimensional shapes, and apply the results to solving problems.. 1 Your Report Card Grade will be determined as follows: Term work: 25% Knowledge & Understanding: Knowledge of content and the understanding of 70% of your grade will be mathematical concepts. based on all of the evidence 15% Application: the application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts; transfer of you have provided. It will knowledge and skills to new contexts; making connections within and between various contexts. reflect your most consistent level of achievement with 20% Thinking: use of planning and processing skills; use of critical and creative thinking special consideration given to processes. more recent evidence. 10% Communication: Expression and organization of ideas and mathematical thinking, communication for different audiences/purposes and use of conventions, vocabulary and terminology of the discipline … all using oral, visual and written forms. Final Evaluation: 15% Performance Task: Consisting of a mathematical investigation or contextual, open-ended 30% of your grade will be problematic situation suited to a variety of approaches including use of technology where determined at the end of the appropriate. course. 15% Exam: Consisting of a variety of question types (e.g. short answer, multiple choice, extended tasks) sampling all strands and categories of 2.5 hours duration or less. Your final grade will be calculated by combining your Term (70%) grade and your Exam and Performance Task Evaluations (30%). Academic Standards It is your responsibility to provide evidence of your learning within established timelines. Due dates for assignments and the scheduling of tests will be communicated well in advance to allow you to schedule your time. If you aren't going to be able to follow an agreed upon timeline you should demonstrate your responsibility and organizational skills by discussing with your teacher the challenges you're facing as far in advance of the deadline as possible. It is your responsibility to be academically honest in all aspects of your schoolwork so that the marks you receive are a true reflection of your achievement. Plagiarism is using the words, ideas or work of someone else without giving appropriate credit to the original creator. This is a form of cheating. Consequences for not meeting these academic standards may include:  Reporting the issue to your parents;  Requiring you to complete the original or alternative work after school or during your lunch hour;  Requiring you to complete an alternative assignment;  Suspension;  Assigning a "zero" for an assignment not completed prior to an agreed upon closure date;  Mark deduction of 5% / day. NOTE: the complete HDSB policies and administrative procedures for "Lates and Missed Assignments" and "Cheating and Plagiarism" policies may be found at 2 Learning Skills & Work Habits These learning skills and work habits will be taught, assessed and evaluated throughout the course. 3 4 Unit Outlines Curriculum Units Major Assignments / Evaluations Key Resources Focus 1 BEDMAS; Unit/Diagnostic Test Handouts Numeracy Integers; Quizzes Textbook Fractions; TIPS Assignment Percents; Exponents with numeric base 2 Operations with Unit Test Handouts polynomials Algebra and Quizzes Textbook Polynomials Exponent Laws TIPS Assignment 3 Solving and Unit Test Handouts checking Equations equations; Quizzes Textbook solving word problems TIPS Assignment 4 Surface area Unit Test Handouts and volume of Measurement polyhedra; Quizzes Textbook Pythagorean TIPS Assignment Manipulatives Theorem Computers 5 Scatter plots; Unit Test Handouts line of best fit, Relationships graphing linear Quizzes Textbook and non-linear relationships; TIPS Assignment Graphing Calculators CBR's Computers 6 Slope of a line; Unit Test Handouts direct and Slope and the partial variation Quizzes Textbook Line y=mx+b; TIPS Assignment Graphing Calculators ax+by+c=0; applications of Computers linear relations; finding equations of 5 lines 7 Angles in Unit Test Handouts triangles; Geometry properties of Quizzes Textbook quadrilaterals TIPS Assignment Computers
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In this function worksheet, students read word problems and write functions. They determine the instantaneous rate of change and identify intervals. This three-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems. In this calculus instructional activity, students problem solve 8 word problems involving rates of change in association with high school students. Students work out each problem and give a short explanation of each answer. Math pupils calculate the average rate of change over a specific interval. They represent the average rate of change on a graph and examine the behavior of the graph for decreasing and increasing numerals. Students calculate the rate of change using the derivative. In this algebra activity, students identify the function over closed interval and identify the rate of change. They use correct notation and classify a function as increasing or decreasing. Young scholars explore the concept of rate of change. In this rate of change lesson, students record the rate of change of the radius of a blowpop as a young scholars sucks on the blowpop. Students use derivatives to find the rate of change. It's shark week! In this problem, young mathematically minded marine biologists need to study the fish population by analyzing data over time. The emphasis is on understanding the average rate of change of the population and drawing conclusions about the behavior of the function.It is a great lesson that foreshadows concepts of rate of change and tangent lines to a specific point on a curve that will be explored in future years. Twelfth graders explore the use of the derivative to determine the rate of change of one variable with respect to another. In this calculus lesson plan, 12th graders investigate the relationship between average and instantaneous velocity. Additionally, students examine the physical meaning of negative and positive rates of change. For this calculus worksheet, 12th graders differentiate and integrate basic trigonometric functions, calculate rates of change, and integrate by substitution and by parts. The twenty-two page worksheet contains explanation of the topic, numerous worked examples, and sixteen multi-part practice problems. Answers are not provided. Students apply the application of differentiation in an experiment with the inflation of a balloon in order to observe the relationship between the rate its volume is changing and the rate points on its surface are getting closer to each other. They then utilize the symbolic capacity of their calculator and calculus to determine the exact rate of change. Twelfth graders investigate rate of change. In this calculus activity, 12th graders use a balloon to observe the relationship between the rate its volume is changing and the rate at which points on its surface are getting closer together. Students use the symbolic capacity of the TI-89 calculator to determine the exact rate of changeIn this successive approximations learning exercise, students use the Babylonian algorithm to determine the roots of given numbers. They identify the limits of a function, and compute the rate of change in a linear function. This two-page learning exercise contains explanations, examples, and approximately ten problems. Students investigate integral calculus. In this calculus lesson, students explore an application of integrations through a leaking hot tub problem. The activity emphasizes using the integral of a rate of change to give the accumulated change. Learners explore the concept of derivatives. For this derivatives lesson, students find the derivatives of the cosine function on the Ti-Nspire. Learners use the definition of derivative to find the derivative of the cosine function as h approaches zero. Students compare their answer with the derivative through differentiation. Students build a SIR (Susceptible-Infected-Recovered) model for an epidemic moving through a population. They develop rate equations for the rate of change in the number of susceptible people with respect to time, the rate of change in the number of infected people with respect to time, and the rate of change in the number of recovered people with respect to time. Students solve problems using implicit differentiation. In this calculus lesson, students take the derivative to calculate the rate of change. They observe two robots and draw conclusion from the data collected on the two robots. Middle schoolers explore the concept of Pick's Theorem. In this Pick's Theorem lesson, students use a spreadsheet to observe patterns over a large range of cells. Middle schoolers analyze perimeter pins and interior pins on a geoboard and a spreadsheet. Students discuss rate of change based on their analysis of the perimeter and interior pins. Pupils, with the assistance of their TI-84 Plus / TI-83 Plus calculators, distinguish meanings from right, left and symmetric difference quotients that include rate of change and graphical interpretations. They utilize symmetric difference quotients to approximate instantaneous rate of changes.
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Studying towards a BSc degree at universities in South Africa requires at least one course in mathematics. A course in mathematics also is a prerequisite if a candidate wants to register as a professional scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions.1 Programmes in actuarial science, engineering and mathematics itself require more than one year of university mathematics, whereas other BSc programmes typically require mathematics in the first-year curriculum only. Entrance to study a BSc at South African universities is based on a prospective student's level of performance in the final school leaving - Senior Certificate (SC) or National Senior Certificate (NSC) - examination. At the University of the Free State (UFS), the mathematics entrance requirement for the BSc in Actuarial Science and the pure mathematics and applied mathematics programmes is a higher-grade B (HG B) symbol in SC school mathematics or a level 6 for mathematics in the final NSC examination. Other BSc programmes require a minimum of a standard-grade C (SG C) in SC school mathematics or a level 4 for mathematics in the final NSC examination. In 2008, the first cohort of matriculants completed the new NSC curriculum. An analysis of the mathematics examination results indicates that the number of learners that obtained a mark of 80% and higher in school mathematics increased significantly.2 A disproportionate number of students achieved high mathematics symbols, and consequently significantly more students achieved the minimum entrance requirements and were accepted into engineering and science faculties nationwide in 2009.3 For example, 30% more students entered the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, and 8% more entered the Faculty of Science at the University of Cape Town in 2009.3,4 During February 2009, the 2009 cohort entering the UFS undertook a battery of Alternative Admissions Research Project (AARP) tests.5 Students entering the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences wrote a mathematics comprehension test and a mathematics achievement test. In the mathematics comprehension test the students achieved an overall average score of 44%. The students performed well in the basic mathematics cluster with an average of 83%, but achieved low average scores in the analysis cluster (34%) and the synthesis cluster (2%). In the mathematics achievement test, the students achieved an overall average score of 37%. The average in all clusters of this test was below 40%. According to the AARP Centre, this result is an indication that the majority of these students would find it difficult to pass mathematics at university level without additional support. The National Benchmark Test Project (NBT), piloted in February 2009 with the 2009 cohort of higher education entrants at selected institutions, was implemented in August 2009 for the 2010 entrants. The results of the tests are divided into four proficiency levels6: proficient (62% - 100%), upper intermediate (49% - 61%), lower intermediate (34% - 48%) and basic (0% - 33%). The results of the pilot study indicated that of the students who wrote the NBT mathematics, 6% achieved the proficient level, 73% achieved an intermediate level and 21% achieved the basic level.7,8 The 2010 NBT report6 indicates that 8% of the cohort achieved the proficient level, 21% achieved the upper intermediate level, 36% the lower intermediate level and 35% the basic level. These results indicate that 92% of the students who applied for entry into universities in 2010 would need some form of mathematics support6; these findings are similar to those of the AARP project mentioned above. Several media reports have expressed the view that learners had been poorly prepared at school level. Serrau9 suggested that weakness in the 2008 school mathematics was directly responsible for the poor performance of first-year students in first-year university mathematics courses. Blaine10 has claimed that the new school mathematics curriculum does not give learners enough grounding for programmes such as engineering and mathematics itself. The performance in 2009 of first-year engineering students, who moved directly from school to university, showed a marked decline in first-year mathematics compared to the 2008 cohort. At the UFS we use a pre-calculus test for first-time entrants into first-year mathematics to establish their competency in mathematics, primarily to offer curriculum advice. The pre-calculus test has been taken by all students entering the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences since 2004. Table 1 shows a comparison of the symbols of first-time entrants from the old SC final examinations (between 2004 and 2008), their performance in the pre-calculus test, and their final results in the mathematics modules WTW 114 (major module) or WTW 134 (service module). When universities calculate an M-score for entrance purposes to universities, it is generally accepted that a SG A symbol is equivalent to a HG C symbol. However, our observations in terms of the pre-calculus test clearly show a significantly larger difference in student proficiency between these two symbols, namely that the SG A symbol instead corresponds to a HG E symbol. The main aim in applying the pre-calculus test since 2004 has been the benchmarking of the SC mathematics symbol against the NSC performance level. Table 1 shows that SC learners with a HG A symbol obtained an average of 84% in the pre-calculus test. According to Table 2, NSC learners with a performance level 8 (90% - 100%) obtained an average of 82% in the pre-calculus test. From this we conclude that a level 8 symbol corresponds well to a HG A for school mathematics. Similarly, we can argue that performance level 7 (80% - 89%) and level 6 (70% - 79%) correspond to HG C (60% - 69%) and HG D (50% - 59%) symbols, respectively. Table 2 also shows that performance level 5 (60% - 69%) and level 4 (50% - 59%) correspond to SG B and SG C symbols, respectively, which indicates a difference of approximately 20%. Our results confirm the finding that NSC mathematics may be inflated by 20% in the lower ranges.11 The only NBT results available are those of the 2010 cohort. Table 2 shows the NBT results and their corresponding pre-calculus results. Students in the proficient level (>62%) in the NBT, obtained a higher mark in the pre-calculus test, while students in the intermediate and basic levels of the NBT, obtained a similar mark in the pre-calculus test. ]]> An important factor to consider is, however, the entrance requirement with respect to mathematics for study at a higher education institution and, with that, the success rate in mathematics in the first year of study. At the UFS, two mathematics modules are presented in the first semester of the first year: WTW 114 and WTW 134. WTW 114 is the module which leads to majoring in mathematics and actuarial science and in some programmes in physics and chemistry. This module is also the one which other universities recognise for engineering study. WTW 134 is a 'service' module, which is mainly for biological, earth and agricultural science programmes where mathematics is required only in the first year of the programme. At the UFS, until 2008, the entrance requirement for WTW 114, the higher level mathematics, was a HG D symbol in the SC mathematics final examination. Since 2009, the requirement has been set as a level 6 in NSC mathematics. The data in Tables 1 and 2 clearly indicate that a HG D and a level 6 school mathematics proficiency is not sufficient to achieve success in the WTW 114 mathematics module. The entrance requirement for WTW 134, the 'service' module, was a SG C and a level 4 school mathematics proficiency. This entrance requirement leads to a success rate in this module considerably below 50%. We therefore conclude that standard-grade mathematics in the SC and a level 4 performance in NSC mathematics are not sufficient for success in our WTW 134 mathematics module. One of the objectives of the NBT project is to assess the relationship between higher-education entry-level requirements and school-level exit outcomes.7 The NBT reports show a dismal picture regarding the mathematics proficiency of the pilot cohort7 in 2009 as well as that of the 2010 cohort.6Table 3 and Figure 1 indicate the success rates in the two first-semester mathematics modules, WTW 114 and WTW 134, at the UFS compared to the NBT scores. Our data reveal a more positive picture than the NBT reports for success infirst-year mathematics. Thatis, to be successful in WTW Π4, a siudent shoulS sc0reat the proficient levd in mathematics in the NBT, but a basic level for mathematics in 4he NBT" ss sufficiCTit: to he succe^fiilin meWTW s34modu le. The claim of the 2010 NBT rport6 that 92% of students with NSC mathematics entering higher education would need some form of mathematics support is only partly correct, at least at the UFS. Here, the claim is valid in terms of the mathematics required for programmes in actuarial science and mathematics itself, but not for programmes in the biological, earth and agricultural sciences, where NSC mathematics does adequately prepare students to pass the mathematics courses required. A new school curriculum dictated by the 'Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS)'12 has been implemented from 2012. The grade 12 learners of 2014 will be the first cohort to complete this curriculum. However, no major changes have been made to the mathematics content. The performance reporting (proficiency levels 1 to 7) will be similar to that of the current curriculum. Consequently, changes in mathematics entrance requirements at universities are unlikely to apply to the 2014 grade 12 cohort. 5. Wilson-Strydom M. Results of the Alternative Admissions Research Project (AARP) tests written February 2009. Report for the Centre for Higher Education Studies and Development, University of the Free State, May 2010. [ Links ]
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Constant Value used for calculations speed of light 299792458 meters per second gravitational 9.80665 meters per second acceleration Planck's constant 6.62606896×10 Joule seconds NA Avogadro's number 6.02214179×10 molecules per mole... Conversions The CONVERSIONS menu permits you to perform a total of 20 conversions (or 40 if converting both ways). To access the CONVERSIONS menu, press % –. Press one of the numbers (1-5) to select, or press # and $ to scroll through and select one of the CONVERSIONS submenus. • You press < on a blank equation or an equation with only numbers. Invalid Data Type — In an editor, you entered a type that is not allowed, such as a complex number, matrix, or vector, as an element in the stat list editor, matrix editor and vector editor. STAT — You attempted to calculate 1-var or 2-var stats with no defined data points, or attempted to calculate 2-var stats when the data lists are not of equal length. 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Its Applications Linear algebra is relatively easy for students during the early stages of the course, when the material is presented in a familiar, concrete setting. ...Show synopsisLinear algebra is relatively easy for students during the early stages of the course, when the material is presented in a familiar, concrete setting. But when abstract concepts are introduced, students often hit a brick wall. Instructors seem to agree that certain concepts (such as linear independence, spanning, subspace, vector space, and linear transformations), are not easily understood, and require time to assimilate. Since they are fundamental to the study of linear algebra, students' understanding of these concepts is vital to their mastery of the subject. David Lay introduces these concepts early in a familiar, concrete Rn setting, develops them gradually, and returns to them again and again throughout the text so that when discussed in the abstract, these concepts are more accessible
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For the second edition of this very successful text, Professor Binmore has written two chapters on analysis in vector spaces. The discussion extends to the notion of the derivative of a vector function as a matrix and the use of second derivatives in classifying stationary points. Some necessary concepts from linear algebra are included where appropriate. The first edition contained numerous worked examples and an ample collection of exercises for all of which solutions were provided at the end of the book. The second edition retains this feature but in addition offers a set of problems for which no solutions are given. Teachers may find this a helpful innovation. This text is intended for a one-semester undergraduate course in topology. The fundamental concepts of general topology are covered rigorously but at a gentle pace and an elementary level. It is accessible to students with only an elementary calculus background. In particular, abstract algebra is not a prerequisite. 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In this book the readers are led carefully through every step in such a way that they will soon be predicting the next step for themselves. In this way students will not only understand analysis, but also enjoy it. From the Preface: "This book was written for the active reader. The first part consists of problems, frequently preceded by definitions and motivation, and sometimes followed by corollaries and historical remarks... The second part, a very short one, consists of hints... The third part, the longest, consists of solutions: proofs, answers, or contructions, depending on the nature of the problem.... This is not an introduction to Hilbert space theory. Some knowledge of that subject is a prerequisite: at the very least, a study of the elements of Hilbert space theory should proceed concurrently with the reading of this book." This textbook is an introduction to the classical theory of functions of a complex variable. 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Numerical Integration Techniques Overview: In this lesson, students will be introduced to five different numerical integration techniques. They will be asked to use each different method and to decipher what particular method is more accurate for particular problems. Grade Level/Subject: The lesson is for 12th graders in AP Calculus. Time: 1-50 minute class period Purpose: Even though the students have just learned the 2nd Fundamental Theorem of Calculus for computing definite integrals, this section provides them with five other techniques that can be used. Numerical integration is important for when an antiderivative cannot be found so that the 2nd Fundamental Theorem cannot be used. Prerequisite Knowledge: Student should: - Understand Definite Integrals - Understand Riemann Sums Objectives: 1. Students will learn how to use each of the five numerical integration techniques comfortably. 2. Students will learn which method is more accurate for particular problems. Standards: 1. Problem-Solving: Students will use their problem-solving techniques to determine what method is more accurate for particular problems. 2. Technology: Students will be given a program for their calculators that can perform all five of the numerical integration techniques. 3. Communications: Students will have to communicate clearly what method is being used and all the steps taken to achieve their answer. Resources/Materials Needed: 1. Calculus Book 2. Dry Erase Board/Dry Erase Markers 3. Numerical Integration Program for TI-89 Activities and Procedures: 1. Begin by reminding the students that a definite integral n  f ( x)dx is defined to be a b the limiting value of Riemann sums lim  f ( xi )xi where the interval [a, b] is n  i 1 partitioned into subintervals of length x , one input xi is chosen from each subinterval, and we sum up the products f(xi) x for all the subintervals. 2. Introduce the Left endpoint, Right endpoint, and midpoint rules. Explain that the difference between the three rules is simply the choice of input made for each subinterval. Step 1: Choose a number n of subintervals in the regular partition of [a, b]. ba Step 2: Calculate x = . n Step 3: Locate the n inputs, x1, x2,…, xn. (This is where the difference comes in!) Step 4: Evaluate f at each input xi and find the Riemann sum:  f ( x )x  i 1 i n f ( x1 )x  f ( x 2 )x  f ( x3 )x      f ( x n )x ) 3. For the left endpoint rule, the inputs will be: x1 = a, x2 = a + x , x3 = a + 2 x ,… ,xn = a + (n-1) x 4. For the right endpoint rule, our inputs will be: x1 = a + x , x2 = a +2 x , x3 = a + 3 x ,… ,xn = a + n x 5. For the midpoint rule, our inputs will be" x (2n  1)x 3x 5x x1 = a + , x2 = a + , x3 = a + ,… ,xn = a + 2 2 2 2 Draw the graph depicting this one as well, just like previous two graphs. 6. Do an example using each of the three rules for a regular partition of n = 3. 3.5  sin 3 ( x)dx . Do this example by hand and then have them do it with the new 0.5 RSUM program on their calculators and compare their results. Also compare their results to the answer using the 2nd fundamental theorem to see which method was most accurate. 7. Introduce the trapezoidal rule. Trapezoidal rule estimate = 1 1 (Left Rectangle estimate) + (Right Rectangle estimate). 2 2 8. Have them use the trapezoidal rule to solve the previous example among their groups by hand and on their calculators. Compare the class's answers. Also discuss if the trapezoidal rule was more accurate or not. 9. Introduce Simpson's Rule. Simpson's Rule is the weighted average of the midpoint and trapezoidal rules. The motivation for this is to account for the concavity of the function's graph over each subinterval. Simpson's rule estimate = 1 2 (Trapezoidal estimate) + (Midpoint estimate) 3 3 10. Have them use Simpson's rule to solve the previous example among their groups by hand and using their calculators. Compare the class's answers once again. Discuss whether or not this method was more accurate. 11. Summarize all five techniques and the notation used by each one. Homework: Read Section 6.7 and take notes. Complete the attached worksheet. Name: __________________ Using regular partitions of size n = 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32, find the left, right, and midpoint estimates for the definite integrals. (Do 2 and 4 partitions by hand and 8, 16, and 32 partitions using your calculator.) 1)  0 1 1  x 2 dx 2) 1  arctan(x)dx 2 1 3)  e  x dx 0 1 Using regular partitions of size n = 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 and the results from the previous exercises, calculate each integral using the trapezoid rule and Simpson's rule. (Do 2 and 4 partitions by hand and 8, 16, and 32 partitions using your calculator). 4)  0 1 1  x 2 dx 5) 1  arctan(x)dx 1 6)  e  x dx 2 1
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"Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I assure you, mine are still greater." -Albert Einstein Menu Students of an introductory college-level Calculus sequence may eventually take a "Calculus II" course. This course is a main stay in the Engineering disciplines as well as a major in Mathematics. One of the main topics covered in this course is techniques of integration — u-substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric substitutions and trigonometric integrals, integration by partial fractions, etc. Of the three-part sequence, some Calculus students find the integration portion of Calculus II to be the hardest. Some specific complaints / shortcomings of students are generally as follows: Complaint: "I really liked math until we had to solve integrals. There's no set procedure for solving them. You just have to guess. This isn't what math is supposed to be like!" Complaint: "There are too many antiderivatives and trig identities to memorize." Shortcoming : A student can muddle their way into Calculus II with substandard Precalculus and Trigonometry mechanics. However, techniques of integration makes a heavy demand on foundational mechanics. Conceptually, the ideas are simple and that's not what a student ends up wrestling with. Thus, the student with weak technical ability often does poorly here. Shortcoming : A student could have reasonably strong basic skills, but could have muddled his/her way through Calculus I — a course focused primarily on limits and derivatives. Calculus II builds on these concepts and the student who hasn't quite become proficient at differentiation (chain rule, product rule, differentiation of trig and inverse trig functions, etc.) is at an almost irrecoverable disadvantage — symbolic integration requires the ability to conjure antiderivatives. I can empathize with both type of student complaints. The first is a result of the fact that many students are conditioned to work through mechanics in a mechanical way. Do this. Then that. Move that. And now you have the answer. It's easy for this to happen, because the inexperienced or lazy teacher may not understand how to explain the thought process behind the mechanics — there is always a thought process. And the more a student thinks while going through the motions the deeper the understanding. The second complaint is also a result of how students are trained to work with mathematics — memorize the quadratic formula, memorize trig identities, memorize that $x^{2} + y^{2} = r^{2}$ is the formula for a circle with radius $r$, etc. It is true that I and probably most mathematicians have these things memorized — but there is a material difference in how this material is memorized. I don't have formulas memorized in the same way that I have the alphabet memorized. The alphabet is the alphabet and any other permutation of the letters is a reasonable order — one can argue that a true understanding of the order of the letters could come from understanding the history of the alphabet beyond the detail of "the word alphabet is from the Greek 'alpha' and 'beta'". In any case, practically all of us have have just gotten used to the order of the letters that make up the English alphabet. The quadratic formula, for example, is not to be memorized in this way. There is a comfort level that one can achieve with repeated use of it. However, there is a derivation! Students are too often asked to accept that the result is simply 'magic' or if the derivation is shown, it's shown once and never re-emphasized. Thus, students are 'pacified' into accepting that the result isn't magic and are then coerced into having to memorize the end result. While there is, undoubtedly, a short term benefit to memorizing the end result, the cost comes in the long run. The short term benefits of memorization also tend to create chronic and curiously uniform weaknesses in math ability. These weaknesses become pronounced during the integration portion of Calculus II. As mentioned earlier, Calculus II is another course in a series of required courses for many Engineering disciplines and of course further pursuit of Mathematics. What is taught in Calculus II is used heavily in many other courses and a weak understanding of integration techniques (amongst other things) effectively means that further pursuit in STEM-related fields becomes progressively more difficult, if not impossible. So without further ado, let me show you some typical $u$-substitution problems that highlight specific weaknesses. Remember, the purpose of these problems isn't to badger a student into giving up on Mathematics, but rather these problems present an opportunity to tighten some of the mechanics shown in previous courses. Factoring When students are introduced to integration by $u$-substitution, they get into the habit of choosing $u$ to be the highest degree power function (or polynomial depending on the problem). That is, without fail, a student who has become used to $u$-substitution at a superficial level will choose $u = x^{3} + 1$ if the problem were written as $$\int x^{2}\sqrt{x^{3} + 1}\ dx$$ since $du = 3x^{2}\ dx$ which conveniently handles the $x^{2}\ dx$ in the integrand. But now, consider the following integral: $$\int x^{3}\sqrt{x^{2} + 1}\ dx$$ A natural first choice is to choose $u = x^{3}$. This is actually ok, in terms of a learning process. The student will quickly be mired in the mud with $du = 3x^{2}\ dx$ as there is nothing further that can be done (admittedly, the adventurous student will try to somehow replace $\sqrt{x^{2} + 1}\ dx$ with $du$, but this is a different mechanical weakness that shows up). In any case, what's a next possible choice? The student may then debate between $u = \sqrt{x^{2} + 1}$, $u = x^{2} + 1$, or $u = x^{2}$. Of these, $u = x^{2} + 1$ is the best choice, but many students give up at this point, since they are left with $u = x^{2} + 1$ and $du = 2x\ dx$ and there doesn't seem to be a way to deal with $x^{3}\ dx$. This highlights a weakness or perhaps an overconditioning into what factoring is: $$x^{3} = x^{2}x$$ Even when shown the above step, students are befuddled. "Great, now what?" is a common reaction. Well, now, it's a matter of working those Algebra skills and training the eyes to see. First, $u-1 = x^{2}$ and $\frac{du}{2} = x\ dx$ which means that $x^{2}x\ dx = \frac{u-1}{2}\ du$ and this gives $$\int x^{3}\sqrt{x^{2} + 1}\ dx = \int \frac{(u-1)}{2}\sqrt{u}\ du$$ Once again, even shown this step, students stare not knowing what to do next. This is a result of the fact that students are conditioned to think of factoring polynomials or to think of factoring $x^{k}$ where $k$ is an integer. Thus, when faced with $\frac{u-1}{2}\sqrt{u}$ students don't consider the option that $$\int \frac{(u-1)}{2}\sqrt{u}\ du = \int \frac{1}{2}u^{\frac{3}{2}} – \frac{1}{2}u^{\frac{1}{2}}\ du$$ which is easy to integrate directly. Thus, the purpose of this problem or problems of this type isn't entirely about $u$-substitution. It's about broadening those overconditioned skills, strengthening those weakly developed Algebra skills, or just expanding the field of vision. Adding Zero Consider $$\int \frac{dx}{e^{x} + 1}$$ as a $u$-substitution problem. Eek!! There's nothing to do here!! And students are completely lost. A choice of $u = e^{x} + 1$ doesn't immediately work since $du = e^{x}\ dx$ and there is no $e^{x}dx$ term in the integrand. So? Immediately give up. This problem is trickier than the previous one and requires a student to first see that $dx = 1\cdot\ dx$. Overconditioning to just seeing $x$ with "no number in front" makes students forget that $x = 1\cdot\ x$. Again, students are shown at some point that $x = 1\cdot\ x$, but much like the derivation of the quadratic formula, there is no further emphasis of the hidden, but leading one as the coefficient of $x$. Again, students will stare at this hint as useless. And in some sense it is a useless hint. The next thing a student has to do is to consider more options. Adding zero or multiplying by one is a useful technique for rewriting problems. Here, we want to add zero. Notice first that $$\int \frac{dx}{e^{x} + 1} = \int \frac{1}{e^{x} + 1}\ dx$$ Adding and subtracting by $e^{x}$ is a difficult step to intuit, especially if this idea has never been introduced or has been minimally emphasized. The technique of adding zero is sometimes called "pivoting" and is often exploited in proofs using the "triangle inequality". Multiplying By One "Anything multiplied by one is itself" is a pithy arithmetic factoid that students are taught when they first encounter multiplication. By the time they get to Algebra, the notion of "multiplying by one" remains largely unexplored in a non-arithmetic way. Strangely, students get plenty of exposure to "multiplying by one", but it is called all sorts of different things: cross multiply, multiply/divide both sides by <number>, make a common denominator, etc. This additional vocabulary, while apt for the specific process in mind, masks the "multiply by one" technique. Consider $$\int \frac{2}{e^{-x} + e^{x}}\ dx$$ This is another problem that defeats students almost immediately. The presence of two exponentials both in the denominator with nothing "nice" in the numerator to help out creates a sense of hopelessness. One can actually make this problem "worse" by writing it as $$\int \frac{1}{\cosh(x)}\ dx$$ where $\cosh(x)$ is hyperbolic cosine. Regardless, the exponentials are still there. The student would have had a relatively easier time with $$\int \frac{e^{x} – e^{-x}}{e^{-x} + e^{x}}\ dx$$ than the original problem posed. Why? This last problem is a direct, one-step $u$-substitution. the original problem needs to be massaged a bit. And there are several ways of massaging. One way, is to multiply the integrand by one via $\frac{e^{x}}{e^{x}}$ resulting in $$\int \frac{2e^{x}}{1 + e^{2x}}\ dx$$ Now, some students can finish the problem from here. Other students will try $u = e^{2x}$ and find themselves in a deeper hole since $du = 2e^{2x}$ which doesn't help entirely with the numerator. What's the new issue that's made itself clear? Students forget, misunderstand, don't know, etc. that $e^{2x}$ is the same as $e^{x}e^{x} = (e^{x})^{2}$. Without recognizing this, solving this integral is hopeless. This lack of understanding is often due to an overconditioning on working with exponents and exponentials. There is a heavy focus in an Algebra course to make sure a student understands that $x^{2}x^{3} = x^{5}$ and that $3^{x}2^{x} = 6^{x}$. However, $e$ is often introduced in Algebra II or Precalculus and understanding how to work with $e^{kx}$ is typically limited to working on problems of compounded growth (bacteria or continuously compounded interest). and now the coup de grâce in the student's spiral into math misery … they haven't had enough practice with their inverse trig derivatives since $\int \frac{2}{1 + u^{2}}\ du = 2\arctan(u) + C$. One can solve this without simply recognizing that $\frac{1}{1 + u^{2}}$ is the derivative of $\arctan(u)$. To do so, would require making the trigonometric substitution $u = \tan(\theta)$. But in a typical Calculus II course, trigonometric substitutions are handled separately from the basic $u$-substitution. Regardless, either way requires some command of trigonometry. Doing It Twice Students can find themselves frustrated when they have made a correct choice for $u$ but the resultant integral isn't directly solved. Consider $$\int \frac{\ln(\ln(x))}{x\ln(x)}\ dx$$ Students may not immediately recognize that $\frac{d}{dx}\ln(\ln(x)) = \frac{1}{x\ln(x)}$. Instead, a natural first choice for students is $u = \ln(x)$ with $du = \frac{1}{x}\ dx$ which gives $$\int \frac{\ln(u)}{u}\ du$$ (There are other mistakes a student can make at this step — e.g., confusing how the substitution should work given the multiple instances of $\ln$, but that's a different issue.) Once a student has arrived at the above step, they will look perplexed and may ask, "Do I have to do another $u$-substitution?". If a student, does indeed, ask this question, that's great! If not, and they look confused, it is most likely because they are not used to a multi-step problem. In previous math classes and even in Calculus II, problems are typically set up so that the student does one step that's associated with the new technique and the remainder of the steps are "clean up". In the problem above, the technique revolves around "undoing the chain rule" via $u$-substitution and the first choice of $u = \ln(x)$ seems to be a correct choice. However, this didn't result in the problem entering its "clean up" phase. As a result, uncertainty and unfamiliarity sets in. The confusion sets in at two different spots. The first, is the idea that there is a second substitution. The second is "all the letters". Students will want to erroneously use $u = \ln(u)$ in the second substitution. Conceptually, this is fine. Syntactically, this is wrong. The teacher should step in at this point and promote good syntax. The use of another letter is essential since it clearly separates what's what and helps to show that if had been seen earlier, $u = \ln(\ln(x))$ would have been the "one step" choice for $u$-substitution. Final Thoughts The teacher would be well-advised to encourage more problems of the sort provided here. They help break students out of the mentality of one-step problems, promote the synthesis of other techniques, and allow the student an opportunity to think. While one-step problems have their place in the learning process, the teacher oughtn't stop there. As the coursework becomes more advanced and as problems become more complicated, it will become essential for the student to be able to break down problems in a systematic way. This is what mathematical thinking provides. The problems given above aren't intended to stymie students to the point of anger. The purpose of these problems is to tighten those skills that haven't been solidified, introduce techniques beyond just the Calculus techniques that should have been learned in previous courses, and to help demonstrate that a fusion of many techniques allows for a more rich understanding into the structure of a problem. While many of these problems are contrived — i.e., "When will I ever have to do this?" — their purpose is to help develop mechanics. Those mechanics are what students will use, if they know them. For example, $$\int \frac{1}{1 + x^{2}}\ dx$$ is related to the Cauchy distribution. The Cauchy distribution has "practical" use in physics and in mathematical finance. The Cauchy distribution is also a standard example of a distribution that has no mean (not to be confused with having a mean of zero, but rather that the mean does not exist at all!). There is another weakness that I haven't discussed here: fractions. I have seen too many students come into the Calculus sequence with nary a clue as to how to work with fractions. Detecting a student's weakness with fractions doesn't require integration techniques and that's why I have not made a larger point of it. Finally, Calculus II is unforgiving in this way. Those small, mechanical weaknesses in student ability is the actual stumbling block. The concepts are easy by comparison. A teacher of Calculus II should make every reasonable attempt to highlight and exploit these weaknesses in their students so that their pursuit of a STEM-related career does not end here. Having earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS and PhD in Mathematics, working in a number of fields outside of education, I can safely say that the student will have the opportunity to use what is learned in the Calculus sequence if they pursue a STEM track.
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Featured Research from universities, journals, and other organizations The aftermath of calculator use in college classrooms Date: November 12, 2012 Source: University of Pittsburgh Summary: Math instructors promoting calculator usage in college classrooms may want to rethink their teaching strategies, experts say. They have proposed the need for further research regarding calculators' role in the classroom after conducting a limited study with undergraduate engineering students. Share This Math instructors promoting calculator usage in college classrooms may want to rethink their teaching strategies, says Samuel King, postdoctoral student in the University of Pittsburgh's Learning Research & Development Center. King has proposed the need for further research regarding calculators' role in the classroom after conducting a limited study with undergraduate engineering students published in the British Journal of Educational Technology. "We really can't assume that calculators are helping students," said King. "The goal is to understand the core concepts during the lecture. What we found is that use of calculators isn't necessarily helping in that regard." Together with Carol Robinson, coauthor and director of the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University in England, King examined whether the inherent characteristics of the mathematics questions presented to students facilitated a deep or surface approach to learning. Using a limited sample size, they interviewed 10 second-year undergraduate students enrolled in a competitive engineering program. The students were given a number of mathematical questions related to sine waves -- a mathematical function that describes a smooth repetitive oscillation -- and were allowed to use calculators to answer them. More than half of the students adopted the option of using the calculators to solve the problem. "Instead of being able to accurately represent or visualize a sine wave, these students adopted a trial-and-error method by entering values into a calculator to determine which of the four answers provided was correct," said King. "It was apparent that the students who adopted this approach had limited understanding of the concept, as none of them attempted to sketch the sine wave after they worked out one or two values." After completing the problems, the students were interviewed about their process. A student who had used a calculator noted that she struggled with the answer because she couldn't remember the "rules" regarding sine and it was "easier" to use a calculator. In contrast, a student who did not use a calculator was asked why someone might have a problem answering this question. The student said he didn't see a reason for a problem. However, he noted that one may have trouble visualizing a sine wave if he/she is told not to use a calculator. "The limited evidence we collected about the largely procedural use of calculators as a substitute for the mathematical thinking presented indicates that there might be a need to rethink how and when calculators may be used in classes -- especially at the undergraduate level," said King. "Are these tools really helping to prepare students or are the students using the tools as a way to bypass information that is difficult to understand? Our evidence suggests the latter, and we encourage more research be done in this area." King also suggests that relevant research should be done investigating the correlation between how and why students use calculators to evaluate the types of learning approaches that students adopt toward problem solving in mathematics 5, 2013 — Researchers have developed a classroom design that gives instructors increased flexibility in how to teach their courses and improves accessibility for students, while slashing administrative ... full story May 21, 2012 — Discipline-based education research has generated insights that could help improve undergraduate education in science and engineering, but these findings have not yet prompted widespread changes in
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the world around us changes and information comes at warp speed, it is more important than ever to be quantitatively literate. Yet most U.S. students leave high school with quantitative skills far below what they need and what employers are seeking, and virtually every college finds that many students need remedial mathematics. Based on the latest educational research, Math & YOUhelps students develop the quantitative skills needed to be successful in school and the workplace, using real data, problems based on everyday situations, and activities built around topics that are recognizable and relevant. With this approach, students become comfortable with quantitative ideas and proficient in applying them. In addition, to support the printed text, Math & YOUprovides an online eBook accompanied by additional teaching aids, all part of a robust companion Web site . Hardcover edition available upon request. Ask your local W.H. Freeman representative. Math & YOU Hallmarks Confidence with Mathematics. One of the goals of the Math & YOUprogram is to help students become comfortable with quantitative ideas and proficient in applying them. Students routinely quantify, interpret, and check information such as comparing the total compensation of two job offers, or comparing and analyzing a budget Cultural Appreciation. Math & YOUprovides examples and exercises that help student to understand the nature of mathematics and its importance for comprehending issues in the public realm. Logical Thinking. The Math & YOUprogram develops habits of inquiry, prepares students to look for appropriate information, and exposes them to arguments so that they can analyze and reason to get at the real issues. Making Decisions. One of the main threads of the Math & YOUprogram is to help students develop the habit of using mathematics to make decisions in everyday life. One of the goals of the text is for students to see that mathematics is a powerful tool for living. Mathematics in Context.The Math & YOUprogram helps students to learn to use mathematical tools in specific settings where the context provides meaning. Number Sense. The Math & YOUprogram begins with a chapter that reviews the meaning of numbers, estimation and measuring. Throughout the rest of the program students develop intuition, confidence, and common sense for employing numbers. Practice Skills. Throughout the Math & YOUprogram students encounter quantitative problems that they are likely to encounter at home or work. This helps students become adept at using elementary mathematics in a wide variety of common situations.
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The Calculus Tutor DVD Series will help students understand the fundamental elements of calculus- -how to take algebra and extends it to include rates of change between quantities. Concepts are introduced in an easy to understand way and step-by-step example problems help students understand each part of the process. This lesson teaches students how to sketch curves using the rules of Calculus and the properties of derivatives. Grades 9-12. 29 minutes on DVD.
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Date: Mar 18, 2011 8:17 AM Author: Cynthia E. Chin Subject: [ap-calculus] catenary lesson plan? As club advisor, I am chaperoning a group of students at a conference of the National Society of Black Engineers in St. Louis next week. I just found out that our hotel is right next door to the Arch. Knowing that my teacher instincts will kick in as soon as we are within sight of the monument, I'm wondering if anyone has an introductory high-school lesson on catenary curves that s/he would be willing to share. I have 6 pre-calc students, 1 AP Stats, and 1 Calc BC.
I'm (amongst other things) an autodidact programmer. Quite often I'll run into computing problems that I realize are well understood, I'll do a google and find some papers outlining algorithms that tackles the problem. Sprinkled in the text there's infallibly some mathematical formulas. That's were my troubles begin ;) One part of the problem is simply not being familiar mathematical notation. Once I grasp what the formula express I usually have no problem understanding the concept. If the formula had been expressed in pseudo code, I'd have an easier time following along. I've recently found out about Mathematica and it seems like it could be a great learning tool for someone like me. If I understand things correctly, Mathematica will let me enter formulas in the syntax of a programming language and then render them in standard mathematical notation, right? Now, to optimize this self study program, all I need is a great text book that uses Mathematica to teach math. Preferably the book should start with recapitulating high school math and than move on to undergraduate levels. TIA alex -- Alex Polite
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The Mathematics Center The Mathematics Center is a unique and valuable resource for Merrimack College students of all majors, providing a central location where students can collaborate with tutors and with one another to become better learners of mathematics. The immediate goal of the Math Center is to assist students in enhancing their knowledge and understanding of topics covered in their mathematics and mathematics-related courses, and to promote self-confidence in mathematics; the long-term goal is to extend this self-confidence to self-sufficiency in applying a scholarly approach in all problem-solving situations. The Math Center is a dynamic environment where students can drop in at no cost and with no prior appointment. The Center is always staffed by both a Professional Tutor who has a graduate degree in mathematics and by highly trained Peer Tutors. The Math Center is a great place to study and learn on one's own or with other students, to share common interests, to discuss graduate school and mathematics-related professions with faculty and staff, to serve the Merrimack College community as a Peer Tutor, and more! During the fall and spring semesters, the Math Center also offers a number of workshops to help students be more successful in their mathematics (and other) courses! All students in Day, Graduate, and Continuing Studies courses are welcome to visit the Math Center and to attend workshops. Location and Hours The Math Center is located on the 3rd floor of the McQuade Library. It is open thirty-seven (37) hours per week during the fall and spring semesters and ten (10) hours per week during the summer sessions.
The Algebra 2 Tutor DVD Series teaches students the core topics of Algebra 2 and bridges the gap between Algebra 1 and Trigonometry, providing students with essential skills for understanding advanced mathematics. This lesson teaches students how to simplify expressions that contain fractional exponents. Students are taught the relational between the fractional exponents and the square roots which aids in simplification. In addition, students are taught how to simplify expressions with a negative fractional exponent. Grades 8-12. 31 minutes on DVD. Customer Reviews for Algebra 2 Tutor: Fractional Exponents DVD This product has not yet been reviewed. Click here to continue to the product details page.
This course involves a study of the real and complex number systems, algebraic expressions and equations, polynomial and rational functions and their graphs, inequalities and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs, systems of equations, and conic sections. It's important to remember that learning mathematics is not a matter of just reading mathematics and writing mathematics: You have to DO mathematics. Goals • To provide students with a working knowledge of algebra so that they can take course in more advanced mathematics. • To develop critical thinking skills needed for problem solving, and to use them to identify and solve problems. The textbook materials are: The online tool "MyMathLab" (MML) for this textbook, ISBN 0-321-72481-X, is required. The textbook itself, "College Algebra, 4rd Edition", by Beecher, Penna, & Bittinger, Pearson, 2012, is optional, as all of the printed material is available online. If you are used to studying from a printed book, you may want to buy the book. On the other hand, if you are comfortable with studying at a computer, you may want to buy just the online tool, as it costs considerably less than the textbook. If you have a credit card or debit card, you can purchased this product online. Reference Other MyMathLab: The course is being taught under MyMathLab, not under UNCP's Blackboard. The course code will be given to you in class or on Blackboard. It is in the form "russellxxxxx", with your professor's last name in lower case letters followed by some numerals. For Fall 2013, the access code for section 010 is russell58793 and the access code for section 800 is russell14887. The access code is the very long number you will find under the pull-away strip inside the MyMathLab package. The web site is " You also need to know the zip code for UNC Pembroke: 28372. Grading Policy Your numerical grade for the course will be the result of your scores on the chapter tests during the semester, your score on the final examination, your grade on online quizzes, your grade on the online homework, and class participation. Class participation includes coming to class regularly, answering questions in class, putting answers to problems on the board in class, and refraining from disruptive behavior in class. Coming to class does not mean just showing up for class. You must be awake, paying attention to the discussion, and participating in the learning of mathematics. That is why we speak of "class participation." Remember that class includes time spent in the computer lab as well as time spent in the classroom. Your letter grade will be determined by the chart shown below in the section entitled "Final Grades". Your letter grade will be the highest letter listed below whose numerical equivalent is not greater than your numerical grade. Grade Components Name Weight Subject Tests during semester 30% MyMathLab is used for this part of the course. Most tests will be on two chapters and will be no longer than a 50-minute meeting. No makeup tests are given. The lowest test grade will be dropped. Online homework 40% MyMathLab is used for this part of the course. Final exam 20% MyMathLab is used for this part of the course. The final exam is held at a time and place determined by the university. Class Participation 10% This portion of the class consists of coming to class regularly, on time, remaining awake and in class until being dismissed; participating in class discussions; not disrupting class (including refraining from asking questions not related to the topic being taught); and keeping electronic device such as cell phones and music players out of sight and not being used. For online sections, class need to remember that for a classroom section, you would need to spend three hours per week in class plus the time it takes you to do homework. The time needed to be spent outside of class is usually thought to be at least two or three times that spent in class. Thus, class participation consists of working on online learning and homework for an average of at least six hours per week unless you have an average of at least 72. If your average is below 72, you can raise this portion of your grade by using the "ask my instructor" feature for homework problems you do not understand. Final Grades A: 92 B+: 88 C+: 78 D+: 68 F: <60 A-: 90 B: 82 C: 72 D: 62 B-: 80 C-: 70 D-: 60 Attendance Policy For most students, preparing well for class and regular attendance in class, as well as paying attention during class are all necessary parts of doing well in the course. Attendance will be taken each meeting. If you sign in to a class meeting you are expected to remain in class until class is dismissed or you have been given permission to leave; failure to do so will be considered cheating. You are allowed one unexcused absence per semester for each class meeting per week your section meets. (If the section meets twice a week, you are allowed two unexcused absences; if the section meets three times a week, you are allowed three unexcused absences.) Each unexcused absences after the limit will result in your final grade being lowered one letter grade. Tell your instructor ahead of time, preferably in writing, of any event that will require you to be absent, and your instructor will let you know whether the absence will result in an excused or an unexcused absense. If you become ill or another event prevents your attending class, try to get word to your instructor as soon as you can, preferably the same day. Also explain ahead of time in the rare event that you need to leave class early. If it becomes necessary, coming to class late or leaving early will count as one-third of an absence. Don't let either become a habit. You are responsible for knowing what is covered in each class meeting whether you attend or not, and whether the material is in the textbook or not. For online sections, attendances consists of regualr appearances on the Internet to work on homework, quizzes, and tests. If you find you need to be away from the Internet for more than two or three days, please let your professor know via an email message. Student Conduct & Honor Code Student Conduct and Honor Code: Students are expected to act in a manner that promotes learning. The instructor will not allow disruptive behavior or rudeness in the classroom. Students are also expected to do their own work, and to refrain from helping other students to cheat. All students are expected to know and to abide by the UNCP Academic Code, which states that "Students have the responsibility to know and observe the UNCP Academic Honor Code. This code forbids cheating, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials, fabrication, or falsification of information, and complicity in academic dishonesty. Any special requirements or permission regarding academic honesty in this course will be provided to the students in writing at the beginning of the course, and are binding on the students. Academic evaluations in this course include a judgment that the student's work is free from academic dishonesty of any type; and grades in this course therefore should be and will be adversely affected by academic dishonesty. Students who violate the code can be dismissed from the University. The normal penalty for a first offense is an F in the course. Students are expected to report cases of academic dishonesty to the instructor." 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Q520, 11:15am-12:30pm, TuTh This course provides math background for students of Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, and related fields. The specific math topics studied include probability, linear algebra, and logic. The course presents them in the at the same time that it introduces widely-used tools such as Bayesian networks, simple neural networks, Markov models, logic as a representation language, latent semantic analysis, etc. The choice of mathematical topics is based on the application areas. The course is unusual because one will learn a lot of mathematics, but in less depth than one would see in classes devoted to the math alone. My goals for the course are to give students a good knowledge of a few topics of importance to current cognitive science, and also the tools to learn the mathematics behind the tools that they will need in their own research.
QS099 Modern Elementary College Algebra. This course is an introductory course presenting the principles of elementary algebra. Topics covered include the real number system, linear equations and inequalities, factoring, operations with polynomials, exponents and radicals, and an introduction to functions and the Cartesian coordinate system. Placement into this course is done through the placement testing program. (3 credits)
Binmore's Fun and Games tends to dive more into math (and philosophy, social theory) and less economics than most GT texts. It's less friendly for non-math people. Since you have MA level math training, you may want to dive into a graduate level text. gibbons has a relatively short but comprehensive book that is popular in grad Econ programs that will get you through all central refinements of non-cooperative games. Math people will enjoy computational GT books, but I can't name a text off the top of my head (more computer science stuff too). Cooperative game theory is often an axiomatic approach - Nash, for example, defined the Nash solution based on a series of axioms and showed it was a unique solution. It's a pretty cool proof, IMO. Shapley value is a central part of cooperative games and earned a Nobel in econ this year (with Al Roth). If you like reading original sources (journal articles) check out Nash's short but sweet paper on Equilibrium, basically a nice application of the fixed point theorem(s). Kuhn (not the Kuhn) has a anthology with all the classic GT publications, but it's more interesting if you already have learned the significance of these papers. If you want easy intros, skip Dixit and Skeath... Too basic. The only undergrad book that is somewhat challenging is Osborne, and the latex style typesetting is comforting to a math person. Harrington has a nice book, but the typesetting and graphs of extensive games bug me. Kreps has a classic book (graduate) and the most comprehensive grad-level text I know is Fudenberg and Tirole (Tirole is one of the most cited economists BTW). It's getting dated, but still the best IMO. mascollel green and Winston is the micro theory grad bible, covering most of the central concepts, but also a great deal of other micro theory. My personal favorite GT topics are the Folk Theorems (repeated games) and Perfect Bayesian Equilibrium (signaling). I do research in mechanism design, which is basically Bayesian Nash Equilibrium applied to auctions and contracts. There are a number of books that teach the concepts using specific applications such as Econ, law, biology, but they also tend to pull punches with the formal notation and proofs. If you have any specific applications that you are interested in, I can probably recommend some (pHD in Econ with emphasis on GT here. Been teaching it for many years). I like Krishna for the intro, but after that I would get a good course syllabi to get a list of seminal papers. Klempeler has a good survey paper on auctions (and an intro text). I'm more a contract theory guy - for which I would recommend Dewatripont and Bolton, or even better is Laffont and Martimort. You will start to see how much the French speakers dominate much of the literature... Yea I've been through Laffont and loved it. 2nd year PhD student here. If you happen to have any syllabi with a good list of papers I really would appreciate a private message. I'm stuck at a school that only has 2 micro faculty :-/ Not an option, macro is neither my style nor interesting in my opinion. I was over exaggerating by saying 2, there are a few, but only 2 taking students. There's also quite a few trade theorists and a gaggle of macro-centric folk. Thanks for the link. Sounds like my grad school. We had two micro theorists, and I wanted nothing to do with the empiricists. In retrospect it was a poor choice, though I love what I do. Cleaning data sets and writing code didn't appeal to me. Good luck. Getting a job sucks, but once you do, like of the academic is golden. Game Theory: Analysis of Conflict is pretty strong in math content. The major results have proofs and the author provides some information on computation, which is what you really want if you want to do this for some application. Also, the author won the Nobel prize in economics in 2007 for his work in game theory applications. If you are interested in games on graphs, and markets in general, I highly recommend Networks, Crowds, and Markets (It's a pretty basic introduction to current economics maths: auctions, and algorithmic game theory etc). Also, have you studied any discrete maths? Analysis is great and all, but there's a lot of other math related to Game Theory. Nice.... In that case, I would honestly start diving into papers, you have all of the necessary background. (I've done research in algorithmic game theory, and had no trouble reading papers with less background than you). Is there anything you struggling with, or just wanted places to look? Economics and Evolutionary biology journals, (as well as traditional CS, and Math journals), should have plenty of stuff. EDIT: seems weird to say, but most of the basic intro to Game Theory would probably be too basic and boring for you. EDIT2: Jackson, Social and Economic Networks isn't bad, I don't know what kind of game theory you're interested in (algorithmic, evolutionary, combinatorial?) seems like you have a pretty good knowledge of graph theory, which is good, a lot of the really cool stuff in game theory is happening in networks right now. EDIT3: Algorithmic Game Theory is a tome, and I wouldn't really recommended it as read-through material, but if you get lost in a paper, the stuff you need will probably be in here, sorry all this stuff is in AGT, it's sort of my area. I'm happy to recommend more specific stuff if you decide to narrow your interest!
Get online tutoring here. Abstract Algebra Abstract algebra bears little resemblance to ordinary algebra, that relatively easy subject we all studied in high school. They are as different as night and day. Abstract algebra is actually an advanced topic in mathematics that deals with the following topics:
If students start doing various kinds of math problems early in their studies, they are less likely to encounter problems further down the road. Exponents, arithmetic equations and basic graphing are other primary topics in pre-algebra. These are the pre-algebraic concepts with the widest applications in everyday life.
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Solution Manual for: LinearAlgebra by Gilbert Strang John L. Weatherwax∗ January 1, 2006 Introduction A Note on Notation In these notes, I use the symbol ⇒ to denote the results of elementary elimination matrices Cop yrigh t c 2007 by Gilb ert Strang Cop yrigh t c 2007 by Gilb ert StrangLinearAlgebra In A Nutshell 685 LINEARALGEBRA IN A NUTSHELL One question always comes on the first day of class.Do I have to know linearunfamiliar with linearalgebra should consider spending some time with a linearalgebra ... Several of the numerical examples in this section are adapted from Strang's LinearAlgebra and Its Applications, Second Edition (Academic Press, 1980). This is the first lecture in MIT's course 18.06, linearalgebra, and I'm Gilbert Strang. The text for the course is this book, Introduction to LinearAlgebra. And the course web page, which has got a lot of exercises from the past, MatLab vectors A Geometric Review of LinearAlgebra The following is a compact review of the primary concepts of linearalgebra. The order of pre-sentation is unconventional, with emphasis on geometric intuition rather than mathematical ences, Strang wrote the book on linearalgebra—and his text has changed how the material is taught. Strang recently spoke with PNAS about the importance of linearalgebra for today's research, as well as his recent work on the matrices used in signal Textbook: Gilbert Strang, LinearAlgebra and its Applications 4th Edition, Thomson Brooks/Cole 2006. Course Description: Linearalgebra is beautiful and useful. In this course we will cover the theory and applications of linearalgebra References Gilbert Strang \| Introduction to LinearAlgebra, Fourth edition. ISBN: 0980232716, Strang's class at MIT Description of the Course: This course will present a low-level introduction to the basics of linearalgebra and matrix theory. LinearAlgebra" by Professor Strang. You can watch his lectures at MIT and play with tutorials at Lecture notes will be posted on class website. LinearAlgebra and its applications (10th edition) by Gilbert Strang, ISBN-0030105676. (This textbook is often used as an alternative to our textbook). LinearAlgebra ( 4th edition) by Friedberg, Insel, and Spence, ISBN-0-13\|88451-4. MATLAB We will be using the software package MATLAB, a computer system for doing linearalgebra calculations. We will use MATLAB in two ways: 1) to illustrate the basic linearalgebra theory we will be developing; 2) LinearAlgebra Igor Yanovsky, 2005 2 Disclaimer: This handbook is intended to assist graduate students with qualifying examination preparation. Please be aware, however, that the handbook might contain, vectors A Geometric Review of LinearAlgebra The following is a compact review of the primary concepts of linearalgebra. The order of pre-sentation is unconventional, with emphasis on geometric intuition rather than mathematical interpret, and use vocabulary, symbolism, and basic definitions from LinearAlgebra. They will comprehend the notions of vector space, independence, basis, and ... Text: Introduction to LinearAlgebra by Gilbert Strang, Fourth Edition, Wellesley - CambridgeFeatured Review: Textbooks on LinearAlgebra Practical LinearAlgebra: A Geometric Toolbox. By Gerald Farin and Dianne Hansford. A. K ... Gilbert Strang. In the authors' words, "our goal has been to present a more linearly Exercises and Problems in LinearAlgebra John M. Erdman Portland State University Version December 21, 2013 c 2010 John M. Erdman E-mail address: erdman@ ... Applications [11] by Gilbert Strang are loaded with applications. If you nd the level at which many of the current linearalgebra texts ...
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Modern Geometry / With CD - 02 edition Summary: Modern Geometry was written to provide undergraduate and graduate level mathematics education students with an introduction to both Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, appropriate to their needs as future junior and senior high school mathematics teachers. Modern Geometryprovides a systematic survey of Euclidean, hyperbolic, transformation, fractal, and projective geometries. This approach is consistent with the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers...show more of Mathematics (NCTM), the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and other professional organizations active in the preparation and continuing professional development of K-12 mathematics teachers. ...show less The Concept of Parallelism. Points, Lines, and Curves in Poincare's Disc Model. Polygons in Hyperbolic Space. Congruence in Hyperbolic Space. 4. TRANSFORMATION GEOMETRY. An Analytic Model of the Euclidean Plane. Representing Linear Transformations in 2-space with Matrices. The Direct Isometries: Translations and Rotations. Indirect Isometries: Reflections. Composition and Analysis of Transformations. Other Linear Transformations. 5. FRACTAL GEOMETRY. Introduction to Self-similarity. Fractal Dimension. Iterated Function Systems. From Order to Chaos. The Mandelbrot Set. Hardcover Good 0534365507 good condition, pages are clean and free of markings, light wear to corners and edges, ships same day or next. $36.98 +$3.99 s/h Good Nettextstore Lincoln, NE 20013779
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Now, my beef is primarily with the text itself (the problems, while mostly dull, are useful for learning and applying the techniques -- so they serve their purpose well), since the explanations are hard to follow, written with gratuitously dense language, and are very murky and unclear. For example, this book makes understanding the techniques of variation of parameters and undetermined coefficients ridiculously painful to understand. And don't even get me started on the chapter on Laplace transforms -- I could barely understand a single thing there! However, it's not all bad. most of the earlier chapters' contents are pretty good. Still, there are some murky bits and random theoretical topics addressed only half-heartedly, but for the most part, they're okay. Also, as I said before, the problems in this book aren't bad! My professor usually assigned suggested problems from the text and doing them really helped me memorize the techniques that I learned from Paul's Online Notes...erm, I mean from the chapter! So yeah, it's an average, run of the mill, hard-to-understand textbook. If you're required to use it for a class, make sure you pay attention and not skip class thinking that you can learn from the book! If you're looking for a book for self study...well, I guess you can use it for the problems, but for the actual material, don't bother with it, just use Paul's Online Notes or ask for help on math forums or something. The book is filled with abstract theory little of which makes sense to an ODE introductory student. The examples given in the book are rarely similar to the ones found in the problem set. I am currently taking ODE and I feel like I spend more time learning from the internet than from the book. The author takes the simplest topic and makes it sound like neuroscience. If you can avoid buying this book, then do so at all costs. If not, just get the old version for a low price( for the problem sets) and try learning the material from youtube and google. My professor did not speak English very well; plus I found it hard to concentrate while he scribbled equations on the dry erase board. So when it came time to do the homework and study for exams, this book was about all I had. There are definitely improvements that could be made (more complex examples, better formatting), but the material is well explained and the examples are fairly numerous. With enough determination, you can get through Diff EQ with just this book. Contrary to all the negative reviews I've seen about this book; they are wrong, this book is not bad at all. It probably isn't the best for absolute beginners, but if you give it a chance, it is a really good book. I refer to it every once in a while for clear explanations on ODEs (and it has an introduction to PDEs which is honestly probably best left to a PDE book). It is well organized and is written in a nice pedagogical style. Diff EQ's 1 is a class that most noobs struggle at, just like Calc 2. I've seen hundreds of people struggle with this stuff, (most math and physics majors do just fine, and good engineering students do well, too) and I don't think they are that interested in the material. This stuff takes PRACTICE, and Boyce Diprima has good practice problems. I credit this book and my first Diff EQ teacher for giving me an excellent start in modeling. For the complainers: there are so many damn resources for learning this stuff you shouldn't been wasting your time writing a bad review, use the internet, or one of the thousands of other diff EQ books out there. If your school/teacher has selected this book, do not be afraid. Instead, read the examples and do your homework, you can get good at setting up and solving these equations. The one area that I think this book is somewhat lacking (and where the teacher should pick up) is ensuring the student can set up ANY dynamical problem. Setting up a DE is more important than solving it. So, this book gets 4 stars because it is good, but lacks in the areas of teaching students a general approach to setting up DEs and it takes a little getting used to. But hey, diff EQs take a little getting used to! The examples in this book are terrible. They do the most basic and generic examples that often times only take a couple of lines of computations to complete. A lot of times they will make a big step from on line of computation to the next and give very little explaining as to what they did. The problems at the end of each section are much more complex and there is no where in the section that tells you how to solve these more complex examples. The in-section examples are of no help for this because of how easy they are, so you are basically given some VERY basic concepts on what to do and set on your own. At least all of the answers are in the back of the book. Basically, this book has been pretty useless to my understanding of diff eqs. I have learned pretty much everything from lecture.

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