This site includes a brief overview of basic definite integrals and contains examples and practice problems.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
This site can be used for a self-study or individual student practice.
Technical Requirements:
Any browser that supports JavaScript.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Develop a better understanding of the concepts of definite integral.
Target Student Population:
Students in a Calculus course.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
First semester of Calculus.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
This site allows the user to explore the definition and basic properties of the definite integral of a function. It highlights the elements of definite integral notation and symbols. A large portion of the material on the site is dedicated to the area property of the definite integral. Several examples and pictures illustrate basic properties of the definite integral. In addition, the site contains links to several interactive quiz questions at the bottom.
Concerns:
The site does not contain a rigorous definition of a definite integral that uses Riemann sums nor does it contain a reference to it.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The site can be used as a part of in-class demonstration or a self-guided activity. A set of links to related topics is a big plus. The set of quiz question is a helpful way to check the understanding of the material. Students can be pointed to this site for a quick introduction or review of definite integrals.
Concerns:
None.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The site is essentially one hyperlinked web page that does not require any interaction except to the quiz questions in the bottom. Anybody can start using it right away. The wording and style will help remove the typical stress that accompanies the calculus course. Instead of very formal language, it uses a gentle and informal presentation style.
Concerns:
None.
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