Assignments

Applets

Applet 1: Sine Function Transformation

An applet produced by yours truly exploring transformations of the sine function.

Applet: 3D Solids

An applet produced by yours truly exploring the relationships between the volumes of a sphere, cone, and cylinder.

Geogebra: Circle Circumference

This applet lets you set the diameter of a circle and then “roll” the circle to unravel its circumference along a ruler, showing the relationship between circumference and diameter (pi=c/d).

Estimation of Pi

This applet fires random data points at a circle inscribed within a square and shows that P(landing in circle) = π/4. Therefore, a good approximation for pi is P(landing in circle)*4.

Geogebra: What is Pi?

This applet illustrates the method Archimedes used to approximate pi using many-sided polygons inscribed and circumscribed about a circle.

Buffon’s Needle

Applet illustrates finding an approximation for pi using the famous Buffon’s Needle.

Geogebra: Exploring Circles

This applet allows the user to manipulate different components of a circle and view how each adjustment affects its elements.

Applet Collections

Geogebra ALL RESOURCES

The most beautiful and comprehensive collection of applet resources for math of all levels and topics.

Falstad STEM Applets

A collection of STEM applets created by an individual. Math topics include linear algebra and vector calculus.

Mathed Applets Library

An introduction to applets with mathematical emphasis. There are more than 30 applet options under various categories.

MIT Mathlets

Math applets covering a range of high school and college-level concepts.

Math Insight Applets

An extensive catalog of math applets, covering college-level topics and organized in alphabetical order.

Geogebra Illustrative Mathematics 6-8

Geogebra-produced applets covering a range of topics from 6-8 curricula, many of which involve statistics.

Resources

Buffon’s Needle Simulation

A super beautiful simulation of Buffon’s Needle and how it’s used to approximate pi.

Frank & Ernest Comic

Just for laughs :)

Approximating Pi Video

Animation of the Monte Carlo pi approximation method.

Calculating Pi with Darts Video

Animation of the Monte Carlo pi approximation method.

Calculating Pi with Real Pies Video

Fun activity using pies to approximate pi.