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Credits

Wei Chiong Tan; Francisco Esquembre; Felix J. Garcia Clemente; Loo Kang WEE

Main Themes and Important Ideas/Facts:

• Purpose of the Applet: The primary goal of the JavaScript HTML5 applet is to help users understand and calculate the area of a "green region" within both right-angled and general triangles. This suggests an interactive tool designed for learning and exploration of geometric concepts. The title of the second source explicitly states: "Find the area of the green region. Rigth-angled Triangle and general Triangle".
• Target Audience and Subject Area: The applet is categorized under "Mathematics," specifically within "measurement and geometry" and "2D Shapes." The inclusion of the applet within the "Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore" platform and its listing alongside other educational tools (like games for addition/subtraction, volume simulators, and physics simulations) indicates it is intended for educational purposes, likely for students learning geometry. The "Sample Learning Goals" and "[texthttps://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/math/ejss_model_Overlapping_Shapes/Overlapping_Shapes_Simulation.xhtml " frameborder="0"></iframe>), indicating that the simulation can be easily integrated into other webpages or learning platforms.
• Availability and Licensing: The resource is part of the "Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore" initiative, suggesting it is freely available for educational use. The first source mentions, "Contents are licensed Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License." The second source explicitly states it is "Released under a license" and includes a copyright notice: "© 2021, Wei Chiong Tan; Francisco Esquembre; Felix J. Garcia Clemente; Loo Kang WEE." For commercial use of the underlying "EasyJavaScriptSimulations Library," users are directed to a specific license and contact information.
• Credits and Authorship: Both sources credit the development of the applet to a team: "Wei Chiong Tan; Francisco Esquembre; Felix J. Garcia Clemente; Loo Kang WEE". This highlights the collaborative nature of the project.
• Context within a Broader Collection: The first source lists the applet amongst a wide array of interactive resources covering various subjects, including mathematics, science, and even language learning. This places the geometry applet within a larger ecosystem of open educational tools. The breadcrumbs also indicate its location within "Home > Interactive Resources > Mathematics."
• Version History: The first source mentions a "Version: 1. https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/math/ejss_model_Overlapping_Shapes/ original simulation," suggesting there might be previous or updated versions of the applet.

Quotes from the Original Sources:

• (Source 1 - Title): "Find the area of the green region for Right-angled Triangle and General Triangle JavaScript Simulation Applet HTML5"
• (Source 1 - Embed): <iframe width="100%" height="100%" src="https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/math/ejss_model_Overlapping_Shapes/Overlapping_Shapes_Simulation.xhtml " frameborder="0"></iframe>
• (Source 1 - Credits): "Wei Chiong Tan; Francisco Esquembre; Felix J. Garcia Clemente; Loo Kang WEE"
• (Source 1 - License): "Contents are licensed Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License ."
• (Source 2 - Title): "Find the area of the green region. Rigth-angled Triangle and general Triangle"
• (Source 2 - Authorship): "Wei Chiong Tan; Francisco Esquembre; Felix J. Garcia Clemente; Loo Kang WEE"
• (Source 2 - Copyright): "© 2021, Wei Chiong Tan; Francisco Esquembre; Felix J. Garcia Clemente; Loo Kang WEE."
• (Source 2 - Compilation): "Compiled with EJS 6.1 BETA (201115)"
• (Source 2 - License): "Released under a license."

Conclusion:

The "Find the area of the green region" JavaScript simulation applet is an open educational resource designed to help users learn about calculating the area within right-angled and general triangles. Developed using JavaScript and HTML5 with the EJS Toolkit, it is embeddable, freely available under a Creative Commons license (with specific terms for commercial use of the underlying library), and credited to Wei Chiong Tan, Francisco Esquembre, Felix J. Garcia Clemente, and Loo Kang WEE. It is part of a larger collection of interactive learning tools hosted by Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore, aimed at enhancing the understanding of mathematics and science concepts.

Study Guide: Area of Triangles Simulation Applet

This study guide is designed to help you review the key aspects of the "Find the area of the green region for Right-angled Triangle and General Triangle JavaScript Simulation Applet HTML5" and its associated information.

Quiz

Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each.

1. What is the primary purpose of the JavaScript Simulation Applet mentioned in the source material?
2. Besides right-angled triangles, what other type of triangle is the simulation designed to work with?
3. Who are the credited authors and contributors for this simulation applet?
4. Under what type of license is the content of the Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore website generally licensed?
5. Where can this simulation model be embedded for use in other online platforms?
6. What does the acronym HTML5 signify in the context of this applet?
7. What is the name of the original simulation that this resource is based upon?
8. For what subject area is this simulation primarily categorized within the Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore website?
9. Besides finding the area of triangles, what broader topic in mathematics does this resource fall under?
10. What might be one benefit of using an interactive simulation like this for learning about the area of triangles?

Quiz Answer Key

1. The primary purpose of the JavaScript Simulation Applet is to allow users to interactively explore and understand how to find the area of green regions within right-angled and general triangles. It provides a visual and potentially dynamic way to learn geometric concepts.
2. Besides right-angled triangles, the simulation is also designed to work with general triangles, indicating its broader applicability in understanding area calculations for various triangle types.
3. The credited authors and contributors for this simulation applet are Wei Chiong Tan, Francisco Esquembre, Felix J. Garcia Clemente, and Loo Kang WEE.
4. The content of the Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore website is generally licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License.
5. This simulation model can be embedded in a webpage using the provided iframe code, allowing it to be integrated into various online learning environments or resources.
6. HTML5 signifies the fifth major version of the Hypertext Markup Language, which is used for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. In this context, it indicates that the applet is built using modern web technologies for interactive experiences.
7. The original simulation that this resource is based upon is titled "Overlapping_Shapes_Simulation," suggesting that it might involve more complex geometric configurations beyond just single triangles.
8. This simulation is primarily categorized under "Mathematics" within the Open Educational Resources / Open Source Physics @ Singapore website.
9. Beyond finding the area of triangles, this resource falls under the broader topic of "measurement and geometry," specifically within the sub-category of "geometry" and "2D Shapes."
10. A potential benefit of using an interactive simulation like this is that it can provide a more engaging and visual way for students to understand the concepts of area, allowing them to manipulate parameters and observe the resulting changes in real-time, which can lead to deeper learning.

Essay Format Questions

1. Discuss the potential pedagogical benefits of using interactive JavaScript simulations, such as the one described, for teaching mathematical concepts like the area of triangles. Consider factors like student engagement, visualization, and conceptual understanding.
2. Based on the limited information provided, what inferences can be made about the intended audience and learning goals of the "Find the area of the green region" simulation? How might this type of tool be used by teachers in a classroom setting?
3. Explore the significance of open educational resources (OER) in the context of mathematics and science education. How does the licensing of this simulation under Creative Commons contribute to the broader OER movement?
4. The description mentions the use of EJS 6.1 BETA for compiling the simulation. Discuss the role of authoring tools and programming languages in the development of interactive educational resources. What are some advantages of using tools like EJS?
5. Considering the title and the listed authors, reflect on the collaborative nature of developing and sharing open educational resources. What might be the benefits of such collaborations in the field of educational technology?

Glossary of Key Terms

• Applet: A small application, often written in Java or JavaScript, designed to run within another application, typically a web browser.
• HTML5: The latest evolution of the standard defining the structure of web pages. It supports multimedia and interactive elements without the need for plugins.
• JavaScript: A high-level, often just-in-time compiled programming language that conforms to the ECMAScript specification. It is commonly used to make web pages interactive.
• Simulation: A computer-based model that imitates a real-world process or system, allowing users to interact with it and observe the outcomes.
• Right-angled Triangle: A triangle in which one of the angles is a right angle (90 degrees).
• General Triangle: Any triangle that is not specifically classified as right-angled, isosceles, or equilateral. It has three sides and three angles of any measure (summing to 180 degrees).
• Open Educational Resources (OER): Teaching, learning, and research materials that are freely available and can be reused, remixed, revised, and redistributed with no or limited restrictions.
• Creative Commons License: A type of public copyright license that enables the free distribution of an otherwise copyrighted work. The specific license mentioned, "Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 Singapore License," requires users to give credit to the creator and to license any derivative works under the same or a compatible license.
• Embed: To integrate content from one source into another, such as placing a video or interactive simulation within a webpage.
• Iframe: An HTML element that creates an inline frame, allowing another HTML document to be embedded within the current HTML document.
• Pedagogy: The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
• Visualization: The representation of data or concepts in a graphical or pictorial form to aid understanding.
• Conceptual Understanding: A deep and integrated grasp of a subject, allowing one to apply knowledge in different contexts and understand the underlying principles.
• EJS (Easy Java/JavaScript Simulations Toolkit): A free authoring tool used to create interactive simulations and animations, primarily for science and mathematics education.
• Interactive Resource: A learning material that allows the user to actively engage with the content, often through manipulation or exploration, rather than passively receiving information.

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1. https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/math/ejss_model_Overlapping_Shapes/ original simulation

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