Color Computer Graphics as Applied to Introductory Calculus Instruction

Author

Kathy B. Windhorst
Ralph E. Lee, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Abstract

The use of computer graphics to support and enhance the presentation of introductory calculus concepts is described.

Computer graphics provides more accurate graph sketching, consistent presentations and the ability to develop mathematical models incrementally. The addition of extensive use of color aids even more, adding contrast, color keying, dimensionality, and interest to an illustration.

Ten lessons have been designed, developed, and evaluated. They employ a set of subroutines which interface to the NBC APC microcomputer graphics software. These lessons as developed and evaluated may be used interactively in the classroom or by individuals, or noninteractively in the classroom by the use of photographic slides.

Recommended Citation

Windhorst, Kathy B. and Lee, Ralph E., "Color Computer Graphics as Applied to Introductory Calculus Instruction" (1984). Computer Science Technical Reports. 72.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/comsci_techreports/72

Department(s)

Computer Science

Comments

This report is substantially the M.S. thesis of the first author, completed July, 1984.

Report Number

CSc-84-6

Document Type

Technical Report

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1984 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

July 1984