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Learning by Simulations - Cubic SplinesCubic splines are cubic functions which are used in applications such as automobile design. The basic idea is to fit cubic polynomials between two neighboring data points while ensuring that there are "smooth" first and second derivatives at the data points. The program available from this website as a zip file is a useful tool for investigating cubic splines.
Learning by Simulations - Differential CalculusDistance, time and velocity are an ideal means to understand the concept of derivation. By reducing the time interval until it becomes zero, the average velocity approaches the instantaneos velocity, which is equal to the first derivative of the distance (with respect to time). This is available as a zip file that can be downloaded.
Learning by Simulations - Riemann SumChoose a function and see the effect on the Riemann sum when you change the slice width. The file itself can be downloaded and installed on your computer or network.
Bill Newell's Autograph Files for CalculusBill Newell has kindly agreed to share some Autograph files that he has created for teaching calculus. To access the files, you will have to unzip them first.
Matchstick ManiaA wonderful implementation of matchstick puzzles. The website: Direct download:
10 QQ (Ten Quick Questions) Freeware VersionA fantastic download. Choose almost any primary or middle school maths topic and the program will generate 10 random quick questions. With answers. There is also a more sophisticated NagWare version. If you like 10QQ, you will like 10QQ Pro even more:
The Numbers GameA game styled on the British TV show Countdown, where contestants used 6 numbers and the usual operations and brackets to make the target number. This program has a great bonus - after you have found a solution (or not), the program will then list all of the solutions. It can be a rather humbling experience.
The Classic Jugs ProblemThe classic jugs problem. Six problems at increasingly difficult levels. Click on the link below to download the file.
Maths HangmanA neat little hangman game. It has word lists for algebra and geometry as well as a general Maths word list and a general non-Maths word list. You can use Notepad to edit the xml files to create your own word and hint lists. Just replace the existing words and hints with your own, but don't change anything else. The Matching GameA collection of matching games, including multiplication tables, addition tables, equivalent fractions, and fraction-to-percent conversions. These are flash files.
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