Review based on:

personal experience

Appropriate for:

introduction to a concept, practice of skills and understandings, applications of a concept or technique

Other Comments:

A useful tool for demonstration by the teacher and exploration by the student. Some suggestions for improvement: In the denominator for the ellipse and hyperbola, the number should be written as (number)^2 The general formula for the conic should appear on the screen so the student can see which term they are manipulating.

What math does one need to know to use the resource?

The general formula for the conic.

What hardware expertise does one need to learn to use the resource?

None

What extra things must be done to make it work?

None

How hard was it for you to learn?

Very Easy

Explanation:

The sliders are the only tool to manipulate and dynamically change the conic. Very nice for exploration and discovery.

Ability to meet my goals:

Effective

Recommended for:

Algebra II: Conic sections