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

 
Tipo de recurso
Actividad
Etiquetas
left  lower  lower-sum  midpoint  riemann-sum  right  sum  upper  upper-sum 
Grupo destino (edad)
17 – 19+
Idioma
English
 
 
 
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