This site is primarily dedicated to mathematical education. All files at this site, save only some start-up html pages, are in the Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF). Note: Get the latest version of the Acrobat Reader: Acroba Reader 5.0.
The term 'AcroTeX' refers to the process of producing the mathematical material: (1) TeX, the premier mathematics typesetting system, is used to compose the material, a PostScript file is produced; (2) Adobe's Acrobat software---the distiller--is used to convert the PostScript output to PDF format.
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| Title | Description |
| e-Calculus Reader 3.0+ |
e-Calculus is a Calculus I tutorial. Features include verbose discussion of topics, inline examples and exercises with solutions, multiple choice quizzes, and pop-up graphics |
| Algebra Review in Ten Lessons Reader 3.0+ |
Algebra Review is a review of (high school) algebra. Though written to prepare a student for the Math Placement Exam II at The University of Akron, the tutorial is suitable of all students. Features similar to e-Calculus. |
| WebTrig by Tom Price Reader 3.0+ |
Webtrig is a World Wide Web tutorial covering the basics of trigonometry. The lessons include an introduction to angles and their measurement, definitions of the trigonometric functions, gaphs of trigonometric waves, an introduction to trigonometric identities, and techniques for solving trigonometric equations. (Note: A work still in progress.) |
| The Motion Mountain Project Reader 3.0+ |
Off-Site Physics Book: Motion Mountain, by Christoph Schiller, is an undergraduate physics text which will give a simple but vivid introduction into the way modern physics describes motion. It covers classical physics, relativity, quantum theory, and already includes some of the results of recent unification efforts. The text guarantees a surprising or challenging idea on each page. Over 200 pages are already available. |
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Reader 3.0+ |
Off-Site: Probability Tutorials, by Noel Vaillant, is a web site that offers tutorials in measure theory, lebesgue integration and probability. Work through these topics by solving a series of exercises (solutions provided). (Uses Web/Exerquiz Packages) |
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Reader 3.0+ |
Off-Site: Intermediate Microeconomics, by Dan Christiansen, is a set of tutorials for a course in microeconomics that has a prerequisite of one semester of calculus. The economics is developed in such a way that students first use the mathematics that they should know (one variable calculus) and only later use tools they may have to be taught (e.g. constrained optimization). (Uses Web/Exerquiz Packages) |
| Publishing Mathematics on the Web: A Tutorial | Off-Site: Publishing Mathematics on the Web: A Tutorial by K.K. Nambiar. The tutorial assumes a passing acquaintance with LaTeX. The same article "Two Axioms to Extend Zermelo-Fraenkel Set Theory" is formatted in eight different ways, suitable for the Web. The subject matter of the article is Continuum Hypothesis, belonging to the foundations of mathematics. The two axioms are the author's own and are new, and hence should be read critically and with caution. |
| Intuitive Set Theory: A Tutorial | Off-Site: Intuitive Set Theory: A Tutorial by by K. K. Nambiar. The tutorial assumes only a general appreciation of axiomatic set theory. The article is formatted using two different style files currently popular on the Internet. (This article is meant more for the novices, than the one cited above by the same author.) |
| WhiteHole, BlackWhole, and The Book |
Off-Site: WhiteHole, BlackWhole, and The Book by K. K. Nambiar gives a possible visualization of the physical space and The Book of Paul Erdos, as a consequence of Intuitive Set Theory, cited above. (Uses Web/Exerquiz Packages) |
| Sample Exams |
Off-Site: David Arnold and Don Hickethier of the College of the Redwoods have prepared a series of sample exams for their courses in Trigonometry, Collage Algebra, and Differential Equations. Check the exams for the Spring 2000 semester. You may want to explore David Arnold's web site for additional resources of interest. (Uses Web/Exerquiz Packages) Note: Arnold also has a series of Jeopardy-like games. |
| Complex Analysis Reader 4.0+ |
Off-Site: Complex Analysis by Paul Scott of The University of Adelaide. Here is Dr. Scott's description: "This is a set of notes and interactive quizzes to go with my Level II University course on Complex Analysis. The course covers material on analytic function, mappings, integration, series, residues and poles, and a brief introduction to boundary value problems. The web material includes the lecture notes, and a number of multiple choice quizzes which students can use for self-testing. " (Uses Web/Exerquiz Packages) Note: Use the downloads link to review off-line. |
| Unix Environment and Programming in C Reader 4.0+ |
Off-Site: Unix Environment and Programming in C by Marc van Dongen of the Computer Science Department of University College Cork, Ireland. These lecture notes are very large and should be downloaded and reviewed off-line. Some nice interactive features included, such as stepping through an algorithm. (Uses pdftex and Exerquiz Package) |
| Mathematics Support Materials Reader 4.0+ |
Off-Site: Mathematics Support Materials by Robin Horan and Martin Lavelle of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Plymouth, Plymouth, U.K. This is a series of tutorials on mathematical topics, with applications to chemistry and physics. Currently, there are 16 packages, with more to come. (Uses pdftex with Web/Exerquiz Packages) |
| Interactive Numerics Reader 4.0+ |
Off-Site: Numerics--Interactive by Prof. Dr. Thomas Risse of the Department of Computer Science, Hochschule Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Basic numerical mathematics (precision of computation, vector calculus, functions, computation of zeroes and of integrals, solving ode's) presented in an interactive way. (Uses pdftex with Web/Exerquiz Packages) |
| Mathematical Puzzlees Reader 4.0+ |
Off-Site: Mathematical Puzzles by Prof. Dr. Thomas Risse of the Department of Computer Science, Hochschule Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Contains some little riddles, some number theory, some cryptography (including DES and RSA), and a bit probability. (Uses pdftex with Web/Exerquiz Packages) |
| AcroTeX Online Assessment Center Reader 4.0+ |
For several years now I have been working on online assessment. This web site is a first start. On these pages you will find some practice exercises and follow-up assessments on elementary differentiation. |
| Tests for Calculus/Analysis, module 1 |
Off-Site: Tests for Calculus/Analyis by Guido Sweers of Dept. of Applied Mathematical Analysis, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands. A series of quizzes on complex numbers, functions, derivation, integration and ordinary differential equations. Good challanging questions. Written in English. Uses the AcroTeX eDucation Bundle. |
| Learning Trig using Online Flash Cards Reader 4.0+ |
Learning Trigonometry using Online Flash Cards by Ms. Katie Jones and Dr. Thomas Price of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics, The University of Akron, Akron, OH. A series of electronic flash cards that follow Dr. Prices WebTrig tutorial. The AcroTex eDucation Bundle was used to produce the cards. This project was Ms. Jones' senior honors project. This project motivated me into writing a new LaTeX package called eCards, see the eCards Package. |
| Grade School Arithmetic Reader 5.0+ |
This is a series of interactive arithmetic exercises on rounding fractions, on converting one fraction into an equivalent fraction, on reducing a fraction to lowest terms, and on adding fractions. The source files are available for download, feel free to expand on the exercises! To build your own exercises, the AcroTeX eDucation Bundle is required. |
| Sir Isaac Newton - Knight Gallant of Science Reader 5.0+ |
Sir Isaac Newton - Knight Gallant of Science by Dr. Nelliah Hariharan. A poem that dwells on the major achievements of Sir Isaac Newton in chronological order, from his birth to his knighthood. (6/09/04)
Note: There is another published work of Dr. Hariharan. Page 14 of the "Focus on Microbiology Education". The poem is Microbiology in Lilts and Rhymes (From the 1660s to The Golden Age). |
| Gilligan-online |
Off-Site: gilligan-online, Math und Physik fur Schuler and Studenten a site by Jürgen Gilg and Simon Singer. Site includes online quizzes on a variety of topics, algebra, trig, calculus. Also includes an eCard (eKarten) demo. In German. Uses the AcroTeX Bundle. |
| Exercises and Animations |
Off-Site: Web page of Robert Mařík on various topics in mathematics, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, etc. Some interesting animations. Available in both Czech and English. Uses the AcroTeX Bundle. |
| Online Course Material | Off-Site: Web pages by Ernest Afari, of Qatar University, on basic mathematics, elementary and intermediate algebra, some PDF games. Uses AeB. |
| Brückenkurs Physik | Off-Site: Brückenkurs Physik is a website designed for entry level engineering students and is the creation of Günther Kurz, Heide Hübner, Jürgen Gilg and Simon Singer, based at the Hochschule Esslingen, Germany
Supported are the basic subjects of physics: tutorials of the appropriate theory are presented as PDFs, plenty of problems with detailed solutions, interactive multiple choice tests for self-evaluation as well with detailed solutions. he student can determine current knowledge level, and through the tutorials provided, improve knowledge and understanding of this area. This website is in German. Uses AeB Pro and GraphicxSP. |
| Title | Description |
| Pdfmarks: Links and Forms Reader 3.01 Forms 3.5 |
A two-part article on how to create hypertext links and form features using pdfmarks. Written from the perspective of a TeX user, the articles are interactive and highly informative. Postscript (and, of course, TeX) users can copy and paste code swatches into their own source document. |
| Using LaTeX to Create Quality PDF Documents for the WWW Reader 3.0 |
"All you need to know about putting quality pdf documents on the web using LaTeX as the authoring tool!" I wish that were true, but, hopefully, you'll agree, it is a good first attempt. |
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Enhancing Text in Text Fields using Pdfmarks
Reader 3.01 |
This is an article written for the PDFZone.COM on how to stroke and fill text, horizontally rescale text, and change character and word spacing. The article is interactive and lists the code; a nice application to these techniques is the Valentine's Days Card (referenced within the article). The PDFzone.COM is a company and Web site that focuses exclusively on users and uses of the portable document format (PDF) technology; their web site if full of valuable pdf information---visit it if you are at all interested in pdf! |
| The AcroTeX eDucation Bundle | A collection of macro packages for creating an attractive pdf document suitable for viewing over the WWW. The packages, designed for LaTeX users, also make it easy to create interactive exercises and quizzes. |
| Web/Exerquiz French Versions |
(12/3/99) Thanks to the efforts of Jean-Michel SARLAT, there is now a French version of both the Web and Exerquiz Packages. Jean-Michel has established a new TeX/LaTeX site called Syracuse. Check out this brand new and developing site. |
| DIY: Web Design, Hyperref, and Web/Exerquiz | This is a series of "Do-It-Yourself" Lessons on Web Design, an Introduction to Hyperref and some of its useful options, and a short tutorial on using the web and exerquiz packages. These files were prepared for use at the PDF/LaTeX Workshop and the Workshop at the TUG`99 Conference. |
| JJ_Game Class | This is a LaTeX class for constructing Jeopardy-like board game similar to my Algeboard/JS game |
| Some uses of PDF in the Educational Sector | This is an article that I wrote for a web site called Equate!, which has since disappeared from the web. The article is now available from the AcroTeX site. A printable version is also available. |
| The eCards Package | (05/18/03) This is a LaTeX package for creating electronic flash cards. Build upon the AcroTeX eDucation Bundle. |
| The eqExam Package | (02/-5/05) This is a stand alone LaTeX package for creating exams, tests, quizzes and homework assignments. It is tightly integrated, however, with the AcroTeX eDucation Bundle. The package can create documents with form fields into which students can insert their responses. The package comes with a server-side script for processing submissions. |
| Attaching and Linking | (09/15/06) A short paper and interactive demo on how to attach a PDF document to another PDF document, and how to create a link from the parent document to one of its attached documents. The techniques require the use AeB (AcroTeX eDucation Bundle) and Acrobat 7.0 Professional (and distiller). Once the document is assembled, Adobe Reader 7.0 is sufficient. The document is self contained, with all source files attached. The linking system seems more suitable for working outside a browser. (Try it both ways.) |
| AeB Pro Family | (11/26/06) A collection of LaTeX software package that use only Acrobat Distiller to create PDF. |
| GraphicxSP | (09/01/07) An extension of the Graphicx package, this package embed a graphic once and allows the document author to use and re-use the graphic many times without increasing the file size significantly. Acrobat Distiller required. |
| Title | Description |
| PDF Classroom Demonstrations Reader 3.0 |
A series of PDF slide shows suitable for classroom demonstrations. New: (2/21/2000) The Tangent Line Problem. |
| Student PDF Manipulatives |
The beginning of a series of "hands-on" PDF files for students to explore Calculus concepts. New: (1/17/02) graphPDF, an example dynamic graphing in PDF |
| Grading Program (FDF Processing) Reader 3.0+ |
The grading program is an example of processing form data in PDF. The demo is a calculus quiz (in PDF): users enter a multiple choice response to each question; the answers are then submitted and processed; a marked quiz is returned (in PDF) with the users score and complete solutions. Adobe's FDF Toolkit was use to construct the CGI script. Note: The Online Exercise System, by Wlodzimierz Bryc and Stephan Pelikan of the University of Cincinnati, is a more comprehensive system based on html, |
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FDF Processing: Save FDF to a file Reader 4.0+ |
This demo file was created with LaTeX using the Web/Exerquiz Packages. After taking the quiz, submit your results; results are saved to a text file on the web server. The CGI was written using Adobe's FDF Toolkit. |
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Reader 4.0+ |
This is an attempt a creating a quiz or practice questions that require the user to fill in the blank. JavaScript code attempts to determine if the answer is correct. This demo is a sample of seven differentiation problems. See the annoucement of this demo at PlanetPDF. Note: The work of Drs. Wlodzimierz Bryc and Stephan Pelikan, The Online Exercise System, inspired this work. |
| PDF Calculator Best viewed off-line Reader 3.01+ Forms 3.5 |
Written by Hans Hagen, the PDF Calculator is a very fine example of the ConTeXt system, and the JavaScript capabilities of Forms 3.5. Written in ConTeXt, a variant of TeX, the PDF file was produced by the program PDFTeX, a TeX-to-PDF compiler written by Han The Thanh. (For more examples of PDFTeX, see the applications available from TUG Headquarters.) |
| PDF Presentations | A discussion of various tools available to LaTeX users who want to create "Powerpoint"-type presentations. Included is a link to a new web site on this topic, Michael Wiedmann's Screen Presentations. |
| Title | Description |
| Algeboard Reader 3.0+ |
Algeboard is a Jeopardy-like game, as inspired by the quiz board game of Gary Cosimini of Adobe. Categories are various topics from college algebra. |
| Algeboard/JS Reader 3.01+ Forms 3.5 |
Algeboard/JS is the same as Algeboard (same question) but uses JavsScript script to keep the score of the players. Anyone reaching a score of $7500 is given the title of Grand Poobah of Algeboard! |
| Giants of Calculus Reader 3.0+ |
Giants of Calculus is a two-column matching game on some of the great names from Calculus. This PDF game uses links and form features to create the desired effects. |
| PDF Flash Cards: Arithmetic Reader 3.01 Forms 3.5 |
PDF Flash Cards generates random arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division); the operation is user selectable. There is also a timing device for drilling against the clock. Running totals and success percentages are maintained as well. |
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Owl Adventures
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Off-Site: Owl Adventures Math Game is a Jeopardy-like game design for third graders. The questions were developed by the teachers of Willard Elementary School. Special thanks goes to Prof. William L. Kath who worked with me on the preparation of this game. Owl Adventures in Learning is a Saturday morning program offering Willard Elementary School students one-on-one instruction in reading, math, and computers, and reinforcing these skills and concepts with challenging and creative games and activities. |
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Reader 4.0+ |
Off-Site: David Arnold of the Redwoods College is preparing a series of Jeopardy games for his classes on a regular basis. Go to main page for a listing: topics include Math 50A (Differential Calculus), Math 25 (Trigonometry), Math 45 (Linear Algebra). Note: David also has a number of sample examinations. |
| Tic-Tac-Toe Reader 4.0+ |
Here is a fun game that I created for my son. We had many hours of good times together playing Tic-Tac-Toe. Best played off-line. |
| Naval Battle Reader 4.0+ |
Naval Battle is a PDF game written by Craig Connor of Adobe Systems, Inc. Many thanks for letting me post this game. |
| Das Puzzle Spiel | A matching game which, when completed, reveals a hidden message. Inspried by one of the worksheets of my son in pre-algebra class. The AeB is requied. |
| AcroTeX Peg Solitaire (APS) | A peg game, consisting of fifteen pegs. Jump pegs and try to remove as many pegs as you can. Created using components of AeB, and driven by JavaScript. (06/27/07) |
| Title | Description |
| Akron Math Community | The Akron Math Community is a web site here at the University of Akron devoted to developing educational materials for secondary and middle school teachers, as well as providing resources for students and parents. |
| LaTeX/PDF Workshop | Notes, working files, and macros presented during this Workshop, held at the College of the Redwoods, April 30 through May 1, 1999. |
| TUG99 Handout Material |
Handout and resource materials handed out a the TUG99 Conference, Vancouver, BC, CA, Aug, 1999: (1) The Web and Exerquiz Packages (2) The technical articles on Using Hyperref to Create Quality PDF Documents for the WWW and the articles on Pdfmarks: Links and Forms; and (3) a set of "do-it-yourself" files on web design, hyperref, web and exerquiz. PS: A preprint of my talk at this conference is also available from TUG, the TeX Users Group. A complete program listing with hypertext links to preprints is also available. These are in PDF formst, naturally. |
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