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Optimization: Quiz	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Computer	Activity	[0]
Quiz (with answers) on optimization problems. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Principles of Calculus Modelin...	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Computer	Activity	[0]
Exercises on optimization problems. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Beach Race	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
In a beach race, contestants must swim to a point along the beach and then run to reach the ﬁnish line. Where should I aim to land on the beach so as to minimize my total time for the race? Stu... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Art Gallery Problem	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
The question of where patrons should stand to enjoy the best view of a painting is one that art gallery curators must consider on a regular basis. For this activity, we will consider a painting that i... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphs and Derivatives	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Animated exploration of local and global maxima and minima. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Longest Ladder	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
What is the length of the longest ladder that can be carried around a corner? Experiment, then see the solution. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Fastest Route	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
What is the fastest route through the desert and along the road to the town? Experiment, then see the solution. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Shortest Ladder over a Fence	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
What is the length of the shortest ladder that can reach from the ground over the fence to the wall of the building? Experiment, then see the solution. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
How to find a function's extre...	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
What is the largest rectangle that can be inscribed in a right triangle? Analyze the graph of the rectangle's area to find out. Includes exercise, solutions, and didactic background. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Some Max-Min Problems	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
A collection of maximization and minimization problems: maximize the areas of various regions, and investigate the behavior of a falling ball. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Optimization	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Try to maximize the area of a rectangle with fixed perimeter. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Cross Section of Gutter	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
A gutter is made from a rectangular plate; use trial and error to find the maximum area of the cross section. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Problem of Maximum of AREA	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Look for the maximum area of the given figure. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Curve Analysis: Global Extrema	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
A Java applet that explores global extrema, with questions to answer using the applet. Includes a re-scalable presentation version with large fonts. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Optimization: Maximize Volume	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
A Java applet that explores optimization through the box problem (creating a box from a flat piece of cardboard), with questions to answer using the applet. Includes a re-scalable presentation version... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Timmy's Magical Adventure	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Timmy has to travel across a river to save a group of orphans from a burning house. Enter Timmy's walking and rowing speeds, and see his ideal path. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Area of a Rectangle Inscribed ...	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
What is the rectangle with the maximum area which can be inscribed in a semicircle? Experiment, then see the solution. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Box Volume	Optimization and extrema (Calculus)	Sketchpad	Tool	[0]
Make an open-top box from a sheet of paper by cutting squares out of the corners. See how the volume of the box changes as the sides of the squares change. The link to the tool itself downloads the ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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