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ERIC Number: EJ485523
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
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Ants, Tunnels, and Calculus: An Exercise in Mathematical Modeling.
Winkel, Brian J.
Mathematics Teacher, v87 n4 p284-87 Apr 1994
Discusses an activity which models the building of a tunnel by ants using the definitions of derivative and indefinite integral from calculus. Includes a discussion of reasonableness and interpretation of the problem. (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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