Curated OER
Estimating he Value of a Definite Integral
In this definite integral activity, students solve three integrals for a defined value. They use the midpoint, trapezoidal, and Simpson's rules each one time to estimate the value of a definite integral.
Curated OER
Basic Calculus II: Numerical Integration
In this numerical integration worksheet, students approximate the value of an integral using the methods taught in the class. They use left-hand Riemann sums, right-hand Riemann sums, the midpoint method and the trapezoidal rule.
Curated OER
Exploration 4: Definite Integrals by Trapezoidal Rule
In this integral worksheet, students geometrically estimate distance in given problems. They use the trapezoidal rule to determine definite integrals. Students explore distance and velocity. This three-page worksheet contains...
Curated OER
Numerical Methods of Integration
Students review Riemann Sums with rectangles, used to approximate the area under a curve. They listen as the teacher introduces the Trapezoidal Rule to approximate the area under a curve. Students use Simpson's Rule to find the area...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Integrals
Hotmath provides 24 practice problems dealing with integrals. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for finding or evaluating the integral.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numerical Integration
This learning check activity tests students understanding of the Trapezoidal Rule, Simpson's Rule, and the Midpoint Rule.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Integration
This lesson puts integration to work. Lessons include integral, derivatives, antiderivatives, and indefinite integrals. The Trapezoidal and Simpson's Rules are highlighted. The examples are enhanced using Live, Math and Scientific...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Trapezoidal Rule
This site from MathWorld.com give a formula for a two point trapezoidal approximation for the area under a curve.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Numerical Integration Utility
The integration tool integrates and graphs functions that student enter into the tool. The tool uses the trapezoidal rule, Riemann sums, and Simpson rule to integrate the function.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Graphing Calculator Programs
The resource is a graphing calculator program used for numerical integration. The program uses trapezoid and Simpson approximations. Instructions on how to use the programs are included.
eFunda
Numerical Integration: Newton Cotes Formulas
Good site explaining the various methods for numerical integration.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Trapezoidal Rule
Using trapezoids, the area under a curve can be determined. The Trapezoid rule is demonstrated to show exactly how that can be accomplished.