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Prisoners and Escapees - Julia...	Sequences and Series (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Support Material		[1]
Defines the notion of prisoners and escapees as they pertain to iterative functions. A prisoner ultimately changes to a constant while escapees iterate to infinity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Flake Maker	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Tool		[1]
This activity allows the user to build custom line deformation fractals. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Squares in a Square	finite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Technology PoW		[3]
If you have a checkerboard that is 50x50 with small squares inside it, how many squares will there be all together? Students use a Java applet from the Freudenthal Institute to think about the ques... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tight Weave	limit (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Tool		[2]
Visualize the creation of the Sierpinski Carpet, an iterative geometric pattern that resembles a woven mat. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Now/Next Recurrence Table Gene...	Sequences and Series (PreCalculus)	JavaScript	Tool		[2]
This JavaScript illustrates one method of dynamically generating a table of values for a recurrence equation. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mandelbrot Set Dialogue	Sequences and Series (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Support Material		[1]
Shows how the set of all Julia Sets are used to create the classic Mandelbrot fractal. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Julia Sets	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Tool		[1]
This activity allows the user to investigate the Julia sets associated with functions f(Z) = Z^2 + C for any complex number C=(a,b) in the circle of radius 2. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Pattern Generator	Sequences and Series (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Tool		[1]
Determine and then continue the pattern generated. Spanish version also available. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Infinite Series thro...	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
This activity is an introduction to the concept of convergent infinite series using an iterative geometric construction. This activity has been adapted from the following article: Choppin, J. M. (1994... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Fibonacci-Like Sequences and t...	arithmetic (PreCalculus)+	Excel	Lesson Plan		[0]
In this activity, students develop the Fibonacci sequence and use a spreadsheet to investigate several of its interesting properties, drawing on a recursive formula to discuss arithmetic and geometric... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring and Analyzing Sequen...	limit (PreCalculus)+	Excel	Lesson Plan		[0]
In this activity, students generate sequences and cumulative sequences, and analyze each numerically and graphically. Students explore sequences, cumulative sequences, convergence, divergence, functio... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Irregular Fractals	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
This lesson is designed to continue the discussion of fractals started in the Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion, Geometric Fractals and Fractals and Chaos Game lessons. Students are introduced t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
An Introduction to Arithmetic ...	Sequences and Series (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
This lesson is designed to introduce students to the idea of an arithmetic sequence. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Introduction to Fractals: Geom...	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
This activity is designed to further the work of the Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion lesson by showing students other classical fractals, the Sierpinski Triangle and Carpet, this time involvin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Patterns In Fractals	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
Introduces students to the idea of finding number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Properties of Fractals	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan		[0]
This activity is designed to further the work of the Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion, Geometric Fractals, and Fractals and the Chaos Game lessons by leading the students to build a working def... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Infinity and Iteration Dialogu...	Sequences and Series (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Discusses infinity, iterations and limits by referencing fractals and sequences. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Properties of Fractals Dialogu...	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
A dialogue between a student and a mentor about the properties of fractals. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Recursion Dialogue	Sequences and Series (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Support Material		[0]
Discusses the idea of recursion as it pertains to fractals and sequences. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Counting and Probability: Abou...	arithmetic (PreCalculus)	Flash	Tool	$	[0]
Flash-based introduction to arithmetic sequences, including finding the general term, a specific term, and the sum of a range of terms. College Cram charges access fees by the month or by the sem... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Counting and Probability: Abou...	geometric (PreCalculus)	Flash	Tool	$	[0]
Flash-based introduction to geometric sequences, including finding the general term, a specific term, and the sum of a range of terms. College Cram charges access fees by the month or by the seme... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Sequences and Series of Consta...	Sequences and Series (PreCalculus)	Flash	Tool		[0]
The applet shows graphically and numerically consecutive terms of a sequence or consecutive partial sums of a series. The user enters a formula for a sequence or a series and the terms are plotted. Ma... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Chaos Game	infinite (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
This activity allows the user to see patterns in seemingly random dot arrangements and explore the chaos game by changing the number of vertices, and the number of dots displayed. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Semicircle and Arithmetic, Geo...	geometric (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
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Sum of Geometric Series	geometric (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
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