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MathsClass This Week 17 February 2013

Sunday, 17 February 2013 | 0 Comments

This week on MathsLinks

Screenshot of PhET simluation: Masses and Springs (for SHM)

PhET simluation: Masses and Springs (for SHM) 16 Feb 2013 · via Nordin Zuber

An interactive simulation of weights on springs. By setting the friction to zero, you can demonstrate perpertual simple harmonic motion. For students with a physics background, options to turn on the views to see energy, allowing students to see transformation of potential, kinetic and thermal energy. Options to change the friction, tension and gravity provides a rich opportunity to adjust the lesson to class need.

Screenshot of PhET Moving Man : motion graphs

PhET Moving Man : motion graphs 16 Feb 2013 · via Nordin Zuber

Interactive java app (downloadable or use online) to explore connections between displacement, velocity and acceleration. Ability to record motion (and graphs) and replay for analysis.

Screenshot of Trapezoidal rule

Trapezoidal rule 11 Feb 2013

From the Dynamic Calculus collection, this widget demonstrates the trapezoidal rule.

Screenshot of Simpson’s Rule

Simpson’s Rule 11 Feb 2013

A comic, using Homer Simpson.

Screenshot of All I Do Is Solve (WSHS Math Rap Song)

All I Do Is Solve (WSHS Math Rap Song) 11 Feb 2013

A parody explaing solving simultaneous questions.


Screenshot of Maths on MasterChef - not enough carrot puree

Maths on MasterChef – not enough carrot puree 10 Feb 2013

In the MasterChef Australia third series Grand Finale, Kate Bracks needs some maths in making the final dish, a carrot sorbet snowman.


Screenshot of Commission from The Office

Commission from The Office 9 Feb 2013

A great clip to introduce the topic of “Commission”.


This week on MathsKit

Look under ‘videos’ for PatrickJMT.


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