Students investigate a previously unknown topic in mathematics, parametric equations. They develop their ideas on this topic by observing the behavior of many graphs of parametric equations. To conclude the introductory investigation, students prepare a summary of their findings to share with the class. Thanks to Dr. Wilson, I give students the first eight problems from EMT 668 assignment ten. Click here to view the problems.
Students present their findings in various formats.
Some prepare overheads to use as they talk to their classmates. Others use the computer graphics to illustrate their information. The work of two students, Kelly Ferguson and Jon Whidby, is included in this document as a sample of the summaries the students presented. Click here to link to their file. Click here At the conclusion of the four day exploration-presentation period, students write a journal topic on the process and their current understanding of parametric equations.