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Publication Date: 2005
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Investigating Functions: Exploring Calculus Concepts
Arnold, Stephen
Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, v19 n1 p50-56 2005
In a previous article in this series, it was suggested that it is part of our responsibility as teachers to attempt to induce "perturbations" in our students' mathematical thinking. Especially when teaching seniors and capable students at any level, it is important that we unsettle them, shake their perceptions and attempt, wherever possible, to ensure that they regularly question those things that they take for granted. In this article we consider some more favourite problems: borrowed from a variety of sources, classroom-tested over many years, and always guaranteed to induce discussion, questions and even flashes of inspiration.
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Logic, Mathematics Skills, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT). GPO Box 1729, Adelaide 5001, South Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: office@aamt.edu.au; Web site: http://www.aamt.edu.au
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