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Parametric Graph Project - Using LEGO Gears for Drawing Curves

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Advanced Research in Technologies, Information, Innovation and Sustainability (ARTIIS 2022)

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The parametric equations of plane curves are studied by all engineering and computer science students in the first semester of mathematical analysis course. Managing objects containing a parameter is usually difficult for students, so we developed a game-based learning program for parametric equations of curves, because active teaching methods provide strong support in motivating Generation Z students. In the Parametric Graph Project, we use the principle of operation of Spiropraphs, however, the curves are plotted using LEGO gears. In this paper, we summarize the results of this teaching experiment.

This publication/research has been supported by the New Széchenyi Plan and Next Generation EU program through the project RRF-2.3.1-21-2022-00013, titled “National Laboratory for Social Innovation".

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  1. Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Miskolc, Institute of Mathematics, Miskolc, Hungary

    Attila Körei

  2. Department of Analysis, University of Miskolc, Institute of Mathematics, Miskolc, Hungary

    Szilvia Szilágyi

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Körei, A., Szilágyi, S. (2022). Parametric Graph Project - Using LEGO Gears for Drawing Curves. In: Guarda, T., Portela, F., Augusto, M.F. (eds) Advanced Research in Technologies, Information, Innovation and Sustainability. ARTIIS 2022. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1675. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20319-0_8

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