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The "area function" is often discussed as part of an introduction to the definite integral. This applet provides an innovative approach to producing functions drawn with a mouse in the context of an exploration/demonstration of the area function.

Using Connected Curriculum Project Modules

A report on the use of the Connected Curriculum Project materials in multivariable calcus and differential equations at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.

SOCR Distribution Activities

These applets and educational materials demonstrate the shapes and parameters for several commonly used discrete and continuous probability distributions. It is part of the Statistics Online Computational Resource (SOCR).

Three Views of Systems of Linear Equations

This Mathwright Microworld allows a student to look at systems of linear equations as (1) simultaneous linear equations, (2) vector equations, and (3) matrix equations.

Bloom's Taxonomy in Developing Assessment Items

An article describing the development of a database for online formative assessment to be used as independent or supplemental material for a precalculus course.

The Transport Equation and Directional Derivatives

A mathlet for exploring solutions of the Transport Equation by the method of characteristics.

A Matching Game for Derivatives

This interactive matching game uses Flash to bring to life the standard "reform calculus" problem of matching graphs of function and their (first and second) derivatives.

Miscellaneous Mathematics Utilities

These Javascript enhanced pages provide standard numerical procedures including methods for root-finding, solving linear systems, computing eigenvalues, integration, and data fitting. Each page includes instructions for use and math references.

Guidelines for JOMA Authors

n this note, we describe our policy on a number of basic issues related to writing style, reference style, and the format of JOMA articles.

Exploration: Exponential Functions and Derivatives

This module uses a small sample of the applets in the Mathlets package together to explore exponential functions and their derivatives in depth.