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Area Under A Curve

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Calculus students use the derivative and integral to solve problems involving areas. They calculate the area under a curve as they follow a robot off road making different curves along the drive, using Riemann Sums and Trapezoidal rules to solve the problem.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use a coding robot to demonstrate the activity in real life
  • Have small groups work together to solve the problem in different ways
Pros
  • A fun and engaging application of a complex concept
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