Riemann Sum Value Locations

Illustration of various choices for Riemann sum rectangle heights. Some students have difficulty visualizing a left sum versus a right sum and using the function value for the height of the rectangles. This applet seems to show some light-bulbs go off for many students.

 

Dr. Doug Davis, 3D

 
Type de ressources
Activité
Balises
left  lower  lower-sum  midpoint  riemann-sum  right  sum  upper  upper-sum 
Tranche d'âges
17 – 19+
Langue
English
 
 
 
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