 Developer Review (Not based on classroom experience)Reviewer: Kraz, Oct 1 2006 5:47PM |
Review based on: I was required to pick and rate 5 tools in the database for a homework assignment, and this one stuck out because I am a 3d animation major. |
Appropriate for: practice of skills and understandings |
What math does one need to know to use the resource? Knowledge of orthographic views. |
What hardware expertise does one need to learn to use the resource? A mouse and the knowledge of rotating an object in three dimensions. |
How hard was it for you to learn? Very Easy |
Explanation: For myself the tool was simple and intuitive. I have a great deal of existing knowledge regarding interacting with three dimensional objects on a computer, so this helped in my application of the tool. |
Ability to meet my goals: Effective |
Recommended for: Math 2: Geometry in space Math 3: Geometry in space |
| Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience) Reviewer: WandaB, Feb 5 2005 4:44PM |
Review based on: personal experience, student observations |
Appropriate for: practice of skills and understandings, applications of a concept or technique |
Other Comments: Wow, what an awesome tool to help students who aren't visually minded to understand the various perspectives of any 3-D solid configuration. Can also be used to visualize surface area and volume. |
What math does one need to know to use the resource? Understanding the different perspectives of a 3-dimensional drawing. |
What hardware expertise does one need to learn to use the resource? None. |
What extra things must be done to make it work? Pictures of 3-dimensional shapes; snap cubes; dot paper |
How hard was it for you to learn? Very Easy |
Explanation: The applet is very easy to manipulate. |
Ability to meet my goals: Very Effective |
Recommended for: Math 7: Geometry in space |
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