Curated OER
Calculus 2.1 day 2 - Step Functions
"Step functions" are sometimes used to describe real-life situations. This extensive lesson with many practice examples demonstrates two such functions: the Greatest Integer Function and the Least Integer Function. The commands on the...
Math Words
Math Words: Step Function
This MathWords.com site describes a step function by offering the defining graphical characteristics.
Other
Math Spoken Here: Greatest Integer Function
This site provides a short tutorial on greatest integer function.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Limits and Greatest Integer Function
Definition of greatest integer function. Includes a visualization animation that requires LiveMath Notebook plugin.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Greatest Integer Function
A short tutorial from the Math Forum on the greatest integer function. The site includes an on-line practice set.
Other
The Prime Pages: Floor Function
This site from the University of Tennessee provides a short definition and example of the floor function, also known as the greatest integer function.
Cut the Knot
Cut the Knot: The Floor Function
This site explains the floor function [x] notation (also known as the greatest integer function). The site contains several examples and graphs to help understand the concept. There is also an advanced exercise using the floor function...