Parametric Surfaces Competition: Using Technology to Foster Creativity

Autor/inn/en	Kaur, Manmohan; Wangler, Thomas
Titel	Parametric Surfaces Competition: Using Technology to Foster Creativity
Quelle	In: International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 21 (2014) 2, S.65-74 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1744-2710
Schlagwörter	Creativity; Technology Uses in Education; Calculus; Mathematical Concepts; Computer Graphics; Program Descriptions; Teaching Methods; Educational Practices; Mathematical Models; Educational Strategies; Student Projects; Competition; Algebra; Creative Activities + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kreativität; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Computergrafik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Bildungspraxis; Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Lehrstrategie; Schulprojekt; Wettkampf
Abstract	Although most calculus students are comfortable with the Cartesian equations of curves and surfaces, they struggle with the concept of parameters. A multivariable calculus course is really the time to nail this concept down, once and for all, since it provides an easy way to represent many beautiful and useful surfaces, and graph them using a Computer Algebra System. Once the students grasp the concept of parametric representations of curves and surfaces, they can actually get quite creative, and even draw some very interesting computer art! In this paper we describe how we lead our students to combine mathematics and technology with creativity in an interesting way. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10