JOURNAL ARTICLE

Exploring the concept of area.

  • Published In: Mathematics Teaching, 2025, n. 295. P. 42 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: King, Alessandra 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Exploring the concept of area" by Alessandra King delves into the historical and mathematical context of finding areas, focusing on the development of formulas for calculating areas of plane regions. It discusses how different cultures approximated π and how Archimedes used the method of exhaustion to find areas. The article outlines classroom activities where students calculate the area of irregular shapes and explore finding the area under curves, providing a foundation for understanding basic calculus concepts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mathematics Teaching. 2025/03, Issue 295, p42
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0025-5785
  • Accession Number:183835311
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