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Integration by Parts Formula + How to Do it (Matter of Math)

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Overview:: This site contains a brief lesson on integration by parts including examples
Type of Material:: Reference Material
Recommended Uses:: This site would be best for individual review or investigation but could also be incorporated into a homework assignment.
Technical Requirements:: Any browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:: To provide users with an overview of how to apply the integration by parts technique.
Target Student Population:: College Lower Division, Calculus II students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Basic integration

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Strengths:: Many students struggle with integration by parts. This site uses conversational language to demonstrate how to apply the technique and where it comes from.
Concerns:: None

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Strengths:: This is a helpful site for a quick refresher or for individual study. This would be a great resource to post in a course LMS for students to review. It is a very efficient material.
Concerns:: It should include the learning objectives in order the students to know what they can get from the topic and where they can apply it.

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Strengths:: The use of color is visually appealing. Explanations are written in clear and easy to understand language. The site includes two example problems and a challenge problem for which users must click on a button to see the correct solution. This allows users a chance to first work through these examples on their own.
Concerns:: It would be great if the site can be made more interactive.