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The Triangle

Keywords: Multivariable Calculus, Integral, Integration Region

Highlights of the activity

  1. This small group activity is designed to introduce students to double integrals with non-constant limits.
  2. Students work in small groups to evaluate an integral over a triangular region.
  3. The whole class wrap-up discussion emphasizes the importance of chopping, multiplying, and adding.

Reasons to spend class time on the activity

  • Simple example of a double integral with non-constant limits.
  • Encourages students to master techniques for chopping and adding.

Reflections

Instructor's Guide

Student Handouts

mvtrianglehand.pdf


Authors: Tevian Dray
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