A gymkhana to discover and generate curves in a cooperative work

Anna Vidal Meló; Bernardino Roig Sala; Vicente D. Estruch Fuster; Francisco J. Boigues Planes

doi:10.4995/muse.2014.2192

Authors

Anna Vidal Meló Universitat Politècnica de València
Bernardino Roig Sala Universitat Politècnica de València
Vicente D. Estruch Fuster Universitat Politècnica de València
Francisco J. Boigues Planes Universitat Politècnica de València

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4995/muse.2014.2192

Keywords:

Mathematics, Parametric curves, Polar curves, General competencies

Abstract

The student who access the University understands a curve as a function represented by an equality involving the Cartesian variables x and y. But he does not know another great set of curves such as those described by parametric equations and polar coordinates.

We show an experience developed in two consecutive courses in the first course of a bachelor's degree, which allows the students to discover and create many curves in parametric or polar representation, working in group. Also the experience facilitate the students to achieve several generic skills.

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Author Biographies

Anna Vidal Meló, Universitat Politècnica de València

Departamento de Matemática Aplicada

Bernardino Roig Sala, Universitat Politècnica de València

Departamento de Matemática Aplicada

Vicente D. Estruch Fuster, Universitat Politècnica de València

Departamento de Matemática Aplicada

Francisco J. Boigues Planes, Universitat Politècnica de València

Departamento de Matemática Aplicada

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