Calculus sites

• Tangents and slopes
  A simple but effective applet uses an exponential function to demonstrate secants and tangents
  
  
• Secant/Tangent demo for Calculus (Java Applet)
  
  
• Given a graph for f then how will the graph of its derivative look?
  
  
• Graphing the Derivative (Interactive)
  
  
• Baby's weight
  A case study applying derivatives to finding minimum values - very well done (applet)
  
  
• Solution Finder applet
  Input your function and find its zeroes using Newton's method
  
  
• Given a graph for f then how will the graph of its integral look?
  
  
• Gotta function to Integrate?
  Symbolic manipulation - powered by Mathematica
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• Tools for Integration
  Applets - Wow! Even does Solids of Revolution
  
  
• Hunting e (Ivars Peterson)
  
  
• e as a limit interactive - very good
  
  
• Find e graphically
  A Java Applet
  
  
• Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus Resource Page
  On Line tutorials, etc. from Hofstra University - wow!
  
  
• Modeling Population Growth
  In this module, we examine simple differential equations that model populations.
  
  
• Graphics for the Calculus Classroom
  Includes several impressive Java demonstrations
  
  
• The Moving Man Java applet
  Graph distance, velocity, acceleration
  
  
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• Numerical Integration Utility (javaScript)
  Simpson's Rule, Trapezoidal Rule, Left and Right sums
  
  
• Nice Integration applet
  Numerical results - your choice of method
  
  
• Numerical Integration Tutorial
  Has Java applet for rectangular and trapezoidal methods - very nice
  
  
• Numerical Integration using Simpson's Rule
  Uses a fill-in form (no graph)
  
  
• BUBL link annotated catalogues
  Choose 515 for Analysis (calculus) resources
  
  
• Calculus@Internet
  Lots of links (includes Pre-Calculus)
  
  
• Calculus Resources
  Long, long annotated list from south-east New Hampshire
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• Instant solutions to math problems
  Fill-in forms for Differentiation and Integration
  powered by Mathematica
  
  
• Karl's Calculus Tutor Good exposition
  
  
  

• Applets for Linear Algebra
  
  • Draw and test a vector
    
  • Addition and Subtraction
    
  • Dot and Cross Products
    
    
• The Maths Online Gallery
  interactive multimedia learning units (some excellent applets)
  
  
• Adding and subtracting vectors in 2D - Java Applet
  
  
• Simple vector arithmetic in 2D
  applet shows clearly vector algebra
  
  
• Vector Cross Product - Java
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• Vector Arithmetic
  Thorough, with demos
  
  
• Planes in 3-space
  Excellent Java Applet
  
  
• Linear transformation in 2-space
  change matrix entries and watch the result - great applet
  
  
• Math Readiness for University study
  From the University of Saskatchewan
  Topics include: Algebra I and II, Conic sections, Complex numbers, Induction
  
  
• Breaking the Chocolate Bar
  Use the applet to hypothesize then check the proof by Induction
  
  
• Complex number calculator
  
  
• Instant solutions to math problems
  algebraic manipulation, differentiation, integration, matrix algebra
  powered by Mathematica
  
  
  

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• Introduction to Probability
  Examples, quizzes, Java simulations!
  
  
• Probability Tutorial
  
  
• A Java probability simulation
  Will Homer jump off the cliff?
  
  
• Buffon's Needle - Java Applet
  
  
• Probability applets
  
  
• Rice Virtual Lab in Statistics
  Introductory course, superbly presented
  Sections: OnLine Statistics book (with Probability, Normal Distributions);
  Case Studies; Java applets; Analysis tools
  
  
• Introduction to Descriptive Statistics
  Explanations of measures of central tendency and variation
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• StatApplet
  Calculates the sample mean, the sample standard deviation,
  and constructs a 95% confidence interval for data values entered in.
  
  
• Statistics and Probability Concepts
  
  
• Probability and Stats for H.S.
  
  
• Normal distribution applet
  Good experiment
  
  
• Area beneath the Normal Curve
  
  
• Hyperlinks for Discrete Mathematics
  
  
• AMOF: The Amazing Mathematical Object Factory
  Good applications for Finite Math
  
  
• Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus Resource Page
  On Line tutorials, etc. from Hofstra University - wow!
  
  
• Systems of Equations solved with a Java Applet
  
  

• Given a graph for f then how will the graph of its inverse look?
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• Law of Sines - Java Applet
  Good activity!
  
  
• Trig and the trig functions
  Five pages with demos and questions - excellent
  
  
• Transformations of the sine graph
  Reasonable one-page exposition, with diagrams, for Grade 12
  
  
• Solving Cubic Equations with Vieta's substitution method
  
  
• Solving Cubic Equations
  A thorough exposition
  
  
• Solving Quartic Equations
  
  
• Growth of a bacteria colony under various models
  
  
• Eggmath Embryo Calculus
  Interactive Introduction to Exponential growth - great!
  
  
• Conic Sections
  with good illustrations
  
  
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• Graph a conic
  
  
• Plotting G(x,y) = 0
  
  
• Ellipses with Pins and String
  Interactive - great!
  
  
• Equations for an ellipse
  good
  
  
• Are You Ready for Calculus?
  Question paper, answers - Good for Grade 12 practice and review. With answers
  
  
• Circle theorem and applets
  Good for inscribed angle theorems
  
  
• Math Readiness for University study
  From the University of Saskatchewan
  Topics include: Algebra I and II, Conic sections, Trig, Exponents and Logs

• Sloane's On-Line Encyclopaedia of Integer Sequences
  
  
• Solve quadratic equations by factoring or by formula
  
  
• Exploring Parabolas (JavaSketchpad)
  
  
• Loan and Mortgage utilities
  
  
• Great mortgage calculator - with graph
  
  
• Seventy-five financial calculators
  Many for Canadian use
  
  
• Financial calculators - Canada
  nice graphing - looks good
  
  
• Solve a right triangle
  Use the fill-in form to find missing dimensions
  
  

• Webmath advertises "Instant Solutions to your Math problems"
  Check out the tools available under Pre-Algebra, Algebra , Geometry & Trigonometry
  
  
• Equations of Lines
  Theory, entry test, problems, exit test (applets)

• The Learning Equation The complete Grade 9 Math course used in Alberta
  Lessons, examples, illustrations, applets
  
  

• Dave's Geometric Pix Gallery
  All the images here have something do with geometry
  and many have to do with chaos. (advanced geometry)
  
  
• Conjectures in geometry
  Good elementary exposition with applications for Geometer's SketchPad
  
  
• The Geometry Applet (Java)
  
  
• Euclid's Elements
  With many interactive illustrations using the
  Geometry (Java) Applet - see previous
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• Pythagoras' Theorem proved using a Java applet
  
  
• Eight proofs of Pythagoras' Theorem illustrated with Java applets
  
  
• Triangles applet
  Hit the Pop It Up button and experiment with this fabulous applet
  
  
• The Art of Maurits Escher and more Escher and a Gallery and a design applet and Escher's World Project WOW!!!!
  
  

• Dave's Short Trig Course
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions About Trigonometry
  
  
• NAME Project: Trigonometry
  Text materials with worked examples (good for review)
  
  
• An Introduction to trigonometry
  Organized, succinct text summary (all on one page)
  
  
• Trig applets very well done
  
  

• Search for Math on the Internet
  
  
• MathSearch
  To search a collection of over 200,000 documents on English-language
  mathematics and statistics servers across the Web, enter one or
  more ``phrases'', then start the search.
  Note that most of the material is concerned with research-level and
  university mathematics.
  
  
• Webmath
  Many fill-in forms to answer math questions
  
  
• Ask Dr. Math
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions in Mathematics
  
  
• Famous Problems
  
  
• Some Simple Unsolved Problems
  
  
• Hilbert's List of 23 Unsolved Problems (1901)
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• Unsolved Mathematics Problems
  
  

• prime search
  
  
• Prime Pages
  
  
• The Prime Machine
  Interesting applet
  
  
• Mersenne Primes
  
  
• The Perfect Number Journey
  How to find perfect numbers? What are Mersenne numbers? How are Mersenne primes related to perfect numbers? How to find Mersenne primes? How were the larger perfect numbers found? Are there any odd perfect numbers? Some properties of perfect numbers. How are perfect numbers and triangular numbers related? Are all perfect numbers hexagonal? What is the largest known prime?
  
  
• Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Section
  
  
• The Ridiculously Enhanced Pi Page
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• A Common Book of Pi
  
  
• Calculating pi using Wallis' product (JAVA)
  
  
• Buffon's Needle - Java Applet
  
  
• Magic Squares
  
  
• What is RSA? (Data Encryption)
  
  
  

• Julia and Mandlebrot Set Explorer (Interactive)
  
  
• One-Dimensional Iteration (a Java Applet) The Quadratic Map
  The process of iteration is central to the study of fractals.
  Here is a one-dimensional quadratic parametrized curve x^2+c.
  
  
• Fantastic Fractals - a tutorial
  
  
• Mandlebrot and Julia Set Explorer
  Java Applet
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• Fractal applets for H.S.
  
  
  

• Plotting G(x,y) = 0
  
  
• Gnuplot graphing
  A tutorial is here, with directions for downloading a Windows version
  
  
• Superior graphing applet
  allows change of parameters
  
  
• Function Grapher - Java Applet
  
  
• Polar graphing utility
  
  
• Histogram Explorer
  Nice applet, shows how measures of central tendency change
  
  
• Histogram Generator - JavaScript
  
  
  

• The International Mathematics Olympiad
  (IMO) is an annual mathematics competition for high school students
  
  
• Puzzles
  Nicely presented, with archives
  
  
  
• The Euclid Contest for Grade 12 students
  
  

• WebEQ
  a java applet that allows web authors to include
  mathematics in their web pages. It implements the HTML3.0
  specification for mathematics notation,
  
  
• HTML Equation generator
  
  
• TeX Resources
  
  
• Peanut Software
  • Wingeom for high-precision geometric constructions in 2D and 3D
  • Winplot for 2D and 3d graphs
  • Winstats for statistics, probability, graphs and simulations
  • Windisc for Discrete math, including the Travelling salesman
  • Winfeed is a fractal exploration program
  • Winlab has applications for conic sections, roots, etc.
  • Winarc has games, including Life
  • Winmat for matrix calculations
  • Wincalc is a high-precision integer calculator
  
  
  
• Download Image Calculus software
  
  
• Prepare an Online quiz
  
  
• Create your own Interactive exercises
  
  
• Download free Explorer software for viewing MathCad files
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• A glossary of mathematical mistakes
  This is a list of mathematical mistakes made over and over by
  advertisers, the media, reporters, politicians, activists, and in
  general many non-math people.