A Prop Is Worth Ten Thousand Words.

Critchlow, Carol M.

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ERIC Number: EJ582589

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Publication Date: 1999

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A Prop Is Worth Ten Thousand Words.

Critchlow, Carol M.

Mathematics Teacher, v92 n1 p27-28 Jan 1999

Calculus students have great trouble visualizing solids of revolution and their cross sections. Illustrates the use of props in order to help students understand the solid revolution. (ASK)

Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Geometric Concepts, High Schools, Higher Education, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Spatial Ability, Visualization

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers

Language: English

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