Could It Be Possible to Replace DERIVE with MAXIMA?

Garcia, Alfonsa ; Garcia, Francisco ; et al.

In: International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, Jg. 18 (2011), Heft 3, S. 137-142

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In recent years, a considerable number of teachers in Spain have been using DERIVE to teach math subjects in High Schools and Universities. This software has been used by the authors of this work as a support tool in Mathematics courses for Engineering. Since Texas Instruments does not support DERIVE, we were faced with finding an alternative software product, and considering the possibility of using a public-domain software such as MAXIMA. Here we make a comparative study of DERIVE and MAXIMA as support tools for a Calculus course for first year Engineering students. First we have a brief look at the use of both systems in Spain and our experience with them. Then, we make a comparative study of DERIVE and MAXIMA, following a specific protocol based on a Systemic Model of Software Quality. Finally, we perform a quantitative evaluation and we conclude that MAXIMA can be used to carry out learning activities similar to those that we have been doing with DERIVE. (Contains 6 figures and 3 tables.)

Titel:	Could It Be Possible to Replace DERIVE with MAXIMA?
Autor/in / Beteiligte Person:	Garcia, Alfonsa ; Garcia, Francisco ; Rodriguez, Gerardo ; de la Villa, Agustin
Link:	http://www.researchinformation.co.uk/time.php http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/research/mathematics_education/field%20of%20work/ijtme/volume_18/number_three.htm#five
Zeitschrift:	International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, Jg. 18 (2011), Heft 3, S. 137-142
Veröffentlichung:	2011
Medientyp:	academicJournal
ISSN:	1744-2710 (print)
Schlagwort:	Descriptors: Foreign Countries Engineering Education Teaching Methods Computer Software Computer Software Evaluation Evaluation Methods College Instruction College Students Instructional Effectiveness Statistical Analysis Use Studies Algebra Computer Software Selection Open Source Technology Computer Assisted Instruction Comparative Analysis Usability Calculus Mathematics Instruction College Mathematics Geographic Terms: Spain
Sonstiges:	Nachgewiesen in: ERIC Sprachen: English Language: English Peer Reviewed: Y Page Count: 6 Document Type: Journal Articles ; Reports - Research Education Level: Higher Education ; Postsecondary Education Abstractor: As Provided Number of References: 13 Entry Date: 2012

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