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Function Visualizer Model
written by Wolfgang Christian and Francisco Esquembre
The Function Visualizer Model displays the graph of a function f(x) with arbitrary parameters. The function can contain polynomial, trigonometric, and exponential expressions as well a parameters.  Parameters are connected to sliders that can be adjusted to observe the effect of varying parameter values.

This item was created with Easy Java Simulations (EJS), a modeling tool that allows users without formal programming experience to generate computer models and simulations. To run the simulation, simply click the Java Archive file below. To modify or customize the model, See Related Materials for detailed instructions on installing and running the EJS Modeling and Authoring Tool.

Please note that this resource requires at least version 1.5 of Java (JRE).
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Subjects Levels Resource Types
Education Practices
- Active Learning
= Modeling
- Technology
= Multimedia
Mathematical Tools
- Algebra
- High School
- Lower Undergraduate
- Middle School
- Instructional Material
= Simulation
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- AP Physics
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Format:
application/java
Access Rights:
Free access
License:
This material is released under a GNU General Public License Version 3 license.
Rights Holder:
Wolfgang Christian
Merlot:
pending
Keywords:
create a graph, function, interactive, plot, plotter, simulation
Record Creator:
Metadata instance created June 27, 2009 by Wolfgang Christian
Record Updated:
June 6, 2014 by Andreu Glasmann
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when Cataloged:
June 27, 2009
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AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)

9. The Mathematical World

9B. Symbolic Relationships
  • 9-12: 9B/H4. Tables, graphs, and symbols are alternative ways of representing data and relationships that can be translated from one to another.
  • 9-12: 9B/H5. When a relationship is represented in symbols, numbers can be substituted for all but one of the symbols and the possible value of the remaining symbol computed. Sometimes the relationship may be satisfied by one value, sometimes by more than one, and sometimes not at all.

11. Common Themes

11B. Models
  • 9-12: 11B/H2. Computers have greatly improved the power and use of mathematical models by performing computations that are very long, very complicated, or repetitive. Therefore, computers can reveal the consequences of applying complex rules or of changing the rules. The graphic capabilities of computers make them useful in the design and simulated testing of devices and structures and in the simulation of complicated processes.

AAAS Benchmark Alignments (1993 Version)

9. THE MATHEMATICAL WORLD

B. Symbolic Relationships
  • 9B (9-12) #6.  The reasonableness of the result of a computation can be estimated from what the inputs and operations are.
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W. Christian and F. Esquembre, Computer Program FUNCTION VISUALIZER MODEL (2009), WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9190&DocID=1232).
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W. Christian and F. Esquembre, Computer Program FUNCTION VISUALIZER MODEL (2009), <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9190&DocID=1232>.
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Christian, W., & Esquembre, F. (2009). Function Visualizer Model [Computer software]. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9190&DocID=1232
Chicago Format
Christian, Wolfgang, and Francisco Esquembre. "Function Visualizer Model." https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9190&DocID=1232 (accessed 12 November 2024).
MLA Format
Christian, Wolfgang, and Francisco Esquembre. Function Visualizer Model. Computer software. 2009. Java (JRE) 1.5. 12 Nov. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9190&DocID=1232>.
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@misc{ Author = "Wolfgang Christian and Francisco Esquembre", Title = {Function Visualizer Model}, Month = {June}, Year = {2009} }
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