Use of the Zoom in the Analysis of a Curve.

Montaner, F. Rubio

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ERIC Number: EJ348048

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Publication Date: 1987

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Use of the Zoom in the Analysis of a Curve.

Montaner, F. Rubio

Mathematics Teacher, v80 n1 p19-28 Jan 1987

How the computer can aid the teacher in discussing plane curves is shown. Use of the zoom enables the teacher to illustrate aspects of graphs that would be difficult and time-consuming to show in other ways. Many illustrative graphs are included, and four programs are listed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Computer Software, Functions (Mathematics), Geometric Concepts, Graphs, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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