
Tien Chih developed advanced calculus learning features for the TeamBasedInquiryLearning/library repository, focusing on both content depth and technical maintainability. Over two months, Tien enhanced Python-based problem generators to support richer mathematical properties such as derivatives, asymptotes, and inflection points, while updating XML templates to improve configuration and align with evolving standards. By narrowing exercise scope to pyramids and cones and refreshing embedded video resources, Tien streamlined validation and improved educational relevance. Additionally, Tien introduced polar area calculation activities with variable bounds, applying mathematical reasoning and technical writing to expand instructional content. The work demonstrated strong skills in code generation and symbolic computation.
May 2025 — Delivered Polar Area Calculation Learning Activities feature in TeamBasedInquiryLearning/library, enabling polar-coordinate tasks with varying bounds and a general derivation formula. The change closes issues #754 and #756 (commit cd85d9a6c626e052d6cf7e8e5220c5211d914a54). No major bugs fixed this month. Impact: expands educational content, improves learner engagement, and provides a scalable foundation for future polar-coordinate activities. Technologies/skills demonstrated: instructional design, mathematical reasoning, polar coordinates, content authoring, and version-control discipline.
May 2025 — Delivered Polar Area Calculation Learning Activities feature in TeamBasedInquiryLearning/library, enabling polar-coordinate tasks with varying bounds and a general derivation formula. The change closes issues #754 and #756 (commit cd85d9a6c626e052d6cf7e8e5220c5211d914a54). No major bugs fixed this month. Impact: expands educational content, improves learner engagement, and provides a scalable foundation for future polar-coordinate activities. Technologies/skills demonstrated: instructional design, mathematical reasoning, polar coordinates, content authoring, and version-control discipline.
December 2024 — TeamBasedInquiryLearning/library: Delivered major calculus-primer improvements and configuration updates. Key outcomes include: (1) Enhanced calculus problem generators across AI3, AD5, AD6, TI8 with new scenarios and richer properties (derivatives, second derivatives, asymptotes, critical points, inflection points, sign/concavity) and more varied problem sets. (2) Template XML updates to specify jump limits and align with TI4 formatting. (3) Scope narrowed to pyramids and cones by temporarily disabling cylinders/prisms to accelerate validation of core concepts. (4) Refreshed calculus learning resources by updating embedded YouTube video links in 02.ptx equivalents to current content. These changes increase practice variety, align with TI4 standards, improve maintainability, and enable faster onboarding for future feature work. Commits touched include 1cd812e8f1daa45aa341ef09f080da3d5611f434; f66cbd083dd960611d65bda059888de71ffc29e8; 65a7b0b41dac43d2df59a0dde1d16c0ae0736d7b; cb6229935ab2dc7b28b9e28b2943831988c474b5; 9d9986af5690edb282c10ae8c7a356b0585eea49; 3409e4729ca816933c4ba1cb1dbda233c4395631; 289fd911947b964131a599d3f11cfce03a9f3c93.
December 2024 — TeamBasedInquiryLearning/library: Delivered major calculus-primer improvements and configuration updates. Key outcomes include: (1) Enhanced calculus problem generators across AI3, AD5, AD6, TI8 with new scenarios and richer properties (derivatives, second derivatives, asymptotes, critical points, inflection points, sign/concavity) and more varied problem sets. (2) Template XML updates to specify jump limits and align with TI4 formatting. (3) Scope narrowed to pyramids and cones by temporarily disabling cylinders/prisms to accelerate validation of core concepts. (4) Refreshed calculus learning resources by updating embedded YouTube video links in 02.ptx equivalents to current content. These changes increase practice variety, align with TI4 standards, improve maintainability, and enable faster onboarding for future feature work. Commits touched include 1cd812e8f1daa45aa341ef09f080da3d5611f434; f66cbd083dd960611d65bda059888de71ffc29e8; 65a7b0b41dac43d2df59a0dde1d16c0ae0736d7b; cb6229935ab2dc7b28b9e28b2943831988c474b5; 9d9986af5690edb282c10ae8c7a356b0585eea49; 3409e4729ca816933c4ba1cb1dbda233c4395631; 289fd911947b964131a599d3f11cfce03a9f3c93.

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