Douglas B. Meade

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• Douglas B. Meade
• Department of Mathematics
• University of South Carolina
• meade_at_math.sc.edu

• Philip B. Yasskin
• Department of Mathematics
• Texas AM University
• yasskin_at_math.tamu.edu

ACMS Biennial Conference, Messiah College 1 June
2007
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• Collection of more than 70 maplets
• utilizing Maples symbolic, numeric, and graphic
  capabilities
• to create student-(and instructor-) friendly
  environments
• for learning and teaching fundamental calculus
  concepts, manipulations, theory, and
  applications.
• Maplet
• Applet created in the Maple programming language

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• Problem Definition
• Algorithmic problems provide almost endless
  practice problems
• Ability to enter user-defined problems allows for
  use on textbook exercises

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• Problem Solution / Checking
• Approach closely follows standard methods and
  terminology found in textbooks
• Solution is checked step-by-step symbolically
• Hints are available (more are needed)
• Correct solution can be displayed

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• Pre-Calculus (17)
• Shifting Functions
• Limits (5)
• Left Right Limits Continuity Using a Graph
• Derivatives (22)
• From Secant Slopes to Tangent Slope, Using a
  Formula
• Properties of the Graph of the Derivative
• Implicit Differentiation

• Integrals (20)
• Integration by Parts
• Volumes by Slicing
• Differential Equations (2)
• Separable ODEs
• Sequences / Series (4)
• Geometric Series
• Series Convergence Test Drill
• Curvilinear Coordinates (2)

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• Ongoing Development
• Expanding collection of maplets
• Updating maplets to uniform style and
  functionality
• Investigating options for integrating with course
  management tools (e.g., WebWorks, WebAssign)

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• Web Access
• Open Table of Contents/Videos http//www.math.s
  c.edu/calclab/M4C/
• Secure USC TAMU Communities Approved Users
  Local copy of Maple https//src1.psc.sc.edu/m
  aplets/MapletsForCalculus/MapleNet
  http//m4c.math.sc.edu/
• Individual and Classroom Licenses
• available through Maplesofts MapleConnect
  programhttp//www.maplesoft.com/products/thirdpar
  ty/maplets_calc/