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Using TI-89, mathematicians explore and investigate Riemann sums to estimate the area under the graphs of intervals by drawing and illustrating rectangles. They review and practice the concepts of summation notation and area formulas to construct five right-endpoint rectangles.

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area under a curve, integrals, riemann sums

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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HSA-SSE.B.4 MP4 MP5

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