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Area under a Curve
A mathlet to explore approximation of the definite integral by Riemann sums
Exploring Cycle Notation
Two applets for giving students some hands-on practice with cycle notation and composition of permutations.
Parametric Surfaces
This utility uses the free Flash player plug-in resident in most browsers to allow the user to plot a parametrically defined surface on a customized scale and dynamically rotate the three-dimensional picture.
Creating Mathematical Experience in the Classroom

An article on the use of technology to stimulate mathematical thinking even by the least likely students

Predator Prey
This mathlet simulates a predator-prey system of foxes and rabbits over time.
Editorial Board
List of members of Loci editorial board, all areas, with e-mail links
Developmental Allometry: Scaling in Growth
A Biological ESTEEM module in the Developmental Biology Category. This Excel workbook illustrates a number of allometric equations in animal growth.
Problem-Solving
A preparatory module for problem-solving in physics and calculus that covers systems of units, dimensional analysis, significant figures, estimation, and orders of magnitude
Student Module for 'Thinking Outside the Box'

This is a student module for the article, which presents a fresh look at an age-old calculus optimization problem, the 'box problem.'

Projectile Motion Simulation
This applet encourages students to use the mathematics of the motion of a projectile to choose angle and velocity necessary to hit a roving target. The source code is available from the link within the Sharing Area of the Flash Forum.

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