Jen French

Jen French is an MITx Digital Learning Scientist in the MIT math department. She earned her PhD in mathematics from MIT in 2010, with specialization in Algebraic Topology. For the last two years, she has developed videos, visual interactives, and problems providing immediate feedback using the edX platform residentially in the MIT math department to aid student learning.

Feb 15th 2023

Calculus 1C: Coordinate Systems & Infinite Series (edX)

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Master the calculus of curves and coordinate systems; approximate functions with polynomials and infinite series. Part 3 of 3. How did Newton describe the orbits of the planets? To do this, he created calculus. But he used a different coordinate system more appropriate for planetary motion. We [...]

Single Variable Calculus XSeries

Feb 15th 2023

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46.00 EUR

Sep 14th 2022

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Discover the integral---what it is and how to compute it. See how to use calculus to model real world phenomena. Part 2 of 3. How long should the handle of your spoon be so that your fingers do not burn while mixing chocolate fondue? Can you find a shape [...]

Single Variable Calculus XSeries

Sep 14th 2022

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91.00 EUR

Jun 1st 2022

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Discover the derivative---what it is, how to compute it, and when to apply it in solving real world problems. Part 1 of 3. How does the final velocity on a zip line change when the starting point is raised or lowered by a matter of centimeters? What is the [...]

Single Variable Calculus XSeries

Jun 1st 2022

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